Subtract 72/15 from 6/70
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 4 12/15
6/70 - 72/15 is -33/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
72/15 = 72 × 14/15 × 14 = 1008/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/210 - 1008/210 = 18 - 1008/210 = -990/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/7
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