Subtract 70/7 from 3/5
1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 10 0/7
3/5 - 70/7 is -47/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
3/5 = 3 × 7/5 × 7 = 21/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
70/7 = 70 × 5/7 × 5 = 350/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/35 - 350/35 = 21 - 350/35 = -329/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/5
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