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Subtract 60/15 from 5/70

1st number: 5/70, 2nd number: 4 0/15

5/70 - 60/15 is -55/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 15 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 15 × 14 = 210,
    60/15 = 60 × 14/15 × 14 = 840/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/210 - 840/210 = 15 - 840/210 = -825/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/14

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