Subtract 42/70 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 42/70
50/15 - 42/70 is 41/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
50/15 = 50 × 14/15 × 14 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/210 - 126/210 = 700 - 126/210 = 574/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/15
- In mixed form: 211/15
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