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Subtract 32/6 from 15/70

1st number: 15/70, 2nd number: 5 2/6

15/70 - 32/6 is -215/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    32/6 = 32 × 35/6 × 35 = 1120/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/210 - 1120/210 = 45 - 1120/210 = -1075/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -215/42

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