Subtract 2/70 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 2/70
15/12 - 2/70 is 171/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
15/12 = 15 × 35/12 × 35 = 525/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/420 - 12/420 = 525 - 12/420 = 513/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/140
- In mixed form: 131/140
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