Subtract 6/15 from 2/70
2/70 - 6/15 is -13/35.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/210 - 84/210 = 6 - 84/210 = -78/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/35
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