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Subtract 15/70 from 7/3

1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 15/70

7/3 - 15/70 is 89/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    7/3 = 7 × 70/3 × 70 = 490/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/210 - 45/210 = 490 - 45/210 = 445/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/42
  6. In mixed form: 25/42

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