Subtract 12/15 from 2/70
2/70 - 12/15 is -27/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
12/15 = 12 × 14/15 × 14 = 168/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/210 - 168/210 = 6 - 168/210 = -162/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/35
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