Subtract 2/14 from 70/15
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 2/14
70/15 - 2/14 is 95/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
70/15 = 70 × 14/15 × 14 = 980/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
2/14 = 2 × 15/14 × 15 = 30/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/210 - 30/210 = 980 - 30/210 = 950/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/21
- In mixed form: 411/21
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