Subtract 15/18 from 21/70
21/70 - 15/18 is -8/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
21/70 = 21 × 9/70 × 9 = 189/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
15/18 = 15 × 35/18 × 35 = 525/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/630 - 525/630 = 189 - 525/630 = -336/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/15
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