Subtract 15/10 from 2/7
1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 1 5/10
2/7 - 15/10 is -17/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
2/7 = 2 × 10/7 × 10 = 20/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
15/10 = 15 × 7/10 × 7 = 105/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/70 - 105/70 = 20 - 105/70 = -85/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/14
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