Subtract 56/3 from 2/70
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 18 2/3
2/70 - 56/3 is -1957/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 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 3 × 70 = 210,
56/3 = 56 × 70/3 × 70 = 3920/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/210 - 3920/210 = 6 - 3920/210 = -3914/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1957/105
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