Subtract 28/70 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 28/70
15/3 - 28/70 is 23/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
15/3 = 15 × 70/3 × 70 = 1050/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
28/70 = 28 × 3/70 × 3 = 84/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/210 - 84/210 = 1050 - 84/210 = 966/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
- In mixed form: 43/5
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