Subtract 70/5 from 5/15
1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 14 0/5
5/15 - 70/5 is -41/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
5/15 = 5 × 1/15 × 1 = 5/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
70/5 = 70 × 3/5 × 3 = 210/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/15 - 210/15 = 5 - 210/15 = -205/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/3
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