Subtract 3/70 from 15/60
15/60 - 3/70 is 29/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/420 - 18/420 = 105 - 18/420 = 87/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/140
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