Subtract 70/5 from 15/70
1st number: 15/70, 2nd number: 14 0/5
15/70 - 70/5 is -193/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 5 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 5 × 14 = 70,
70/5 = 70 × 14/5 × 14 = 980/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/70 - 980/70 = 15 - 980/70 = -965/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/14
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