Subtract 5/7 from 15/70
15/70 - 5/7 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 7 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
5/7 = 5 × 10/7 × 10 = 50/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/70 - 50/70 = 15 - 50/70 = -35/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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