Subtract 4/70 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 4/70
72/15 - 4/70 is 166/35.
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,
72/15 = 72 × 14/15 × 14 = 1008/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/210 - 12/210 = 1008 - 12/210 = 996/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/35
- In mixed form: 426/35
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