Subtract 8/15 from 2/70
2/70 - 8/15 is -53/105.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/210 - 112/210 = 6 - 112/210 = -106/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/105
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