Subtract 3/70 from 2/3
2/3 - 3/70 is 131/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
2/3 = 2 × 70/3 × 70 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 9/210 = 140 - 9/210 = 131/210
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