Subtract 12/70 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 12/70
15/6 - 12/70 is 163/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/210 - 36/210 = 525 - 36/210 = 489/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/70
- In mixed form: 223/70
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