Subtract 80/35 from 15/70
1st number: 15/70, 2nd number: 2 10/35
15/70 - 80/35 is -29/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 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 35 × 2 = 70,
80/35 = 80 × 2/35 × 2 = 160/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/70 - 160/70 = 15 - 160/70 = -145/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/14
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