Subtract 18/5 from 12/70
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 3 3/5
12/70 - 18/5 is -24/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
12/70 = 12 × 1/70 × 1 = 12/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
18/5 = 18 × 14/5 × 14 = 252/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/70 - 252/70 = 12 - 252/70 = -240/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/7
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