Subtract 7/70 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 7/70
15/3 - 7/70 is 49/10.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/210 - 21/210 = 1050 - 21/210 = 1029/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
- In mixed form: 49/10
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