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Subtract 15/70 from 3/2

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 15/70

3/2 - 15/70 is 9/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    3/2 = 3 × 35/2 × 35 = 105/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/70 - 15/70 = 105 - 15/70 = 90/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
  6. In mixed form: 12/7

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