Subtract 15/70 from 5/3, Solve 1 2/3

Subtract 15/70 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 15/70

5/3 - 15/70 is 61/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
5/3 = 5 × 70/3 × 70 = 350/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/210 - 45/210 = 350 - 45/210 = 305/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42

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