Subtract 15/70 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 15/70
42/15 - 15/70 is 181/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
42/15 = 42 × 14/15 × 14 = 588/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/210 - 45/210 = 588 - 45/210 = 543/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/70
- In mixed form: 241/70
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