Subtract 12/15 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 12/15
70/10 - 12/15 is 31/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
70/10 = 70 × 3/10 × 3 = 210/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/30 - 24/30 = 210 - 24/30 = 186/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/5
- In mixed form: 61/5
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