Subtract 12/70 from 18/15
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 12/70
18/15 - 12/70 is 36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
18/15 = 18 × 14/15 × 14 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/210 - 36/210 = 252 - 36/210 = 216/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
- In mixed form: 11/35
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