Subtract 24/30 from 15/70
15/70 - 24/30 is -41/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/210 - 168/210 = 45 - 168/210 = -123/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/70
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