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Subtract 10/3 from 5/70

1st number: 5/70, 2nd number: 3 1/3

5/70 - 10/3 is -137/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    10/3 = 10 × 70/3 × 70 = 700/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/210 - 700/210 = 15 - 700/210 = -685/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/42

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