Subtract 1/6 from 5/70
5/70 - 1/6 is -2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
1/6 = 1 × 35/6 × 35 = 35/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/210 - 35/210 = 15 - 35/210 = -20/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/21
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