Subtract 42/15 from 12/70
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 2 12/15
12/70 - 42/15 is -92/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
42/15 = 42 × 14/15 × 14 = 588/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/210 - 588/210 = 36 - 588/210 = -552/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -92/35
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