Subtract 14/70 from 5/6
5/6 - 14/70 is 19/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/210 - 42/210 = 175 - 42/210 = 133/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/30
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