Subtract 4/70 from 15/20
15/20 - 4/70 is 97/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
4/70 = 4 × 2/70 × 2 = 8/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/140 - 8/140 = 105 - 8/140 = 97/140
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