Subtract 8/70 from 6/15
6/15 - 8/70 is 2/7.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/210 - 24/210 = 84 - 24/210 = 60/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7
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