Subtract 70/15 from 21/70
1st number: 21/70, 2nd number: 4 10/15
21/70 - 70/15 is -131/30.
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,
21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
70/15 = 70 × 14/15 × 14 = 980/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/210 - 980/210 = 63 - 980/210 = -917/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/30
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