Subtract 45/70 from 64/15
1st number: 4 4/15, 2nd number: 45/70
64/15 - 45/70 is 761/210.
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,
64/15 = 64 × 14/15 × 14 = 896/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/210 - 135/210 = 896 - 135/210 = 761/210 - In mixed form: 3131/210
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