Subtract 18/15 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 1 3/15
70/20 - 18/15 is 23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
70/20 = 70 × 3/20 × 3 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
18/15 = 18 × 4/15 × 4 = 72/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/60 - 72/60 = 210 - 72/60 = 138/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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