Subtract 36/70 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 36/70
42/15 - 36/70 is 16/7.
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,
36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/210 - 108/210 = 588 - 108/210 = 480/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
- In mixed form: 22/7
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