Subtract 2/15 from 84/70
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 2/15
84/70 - 2/15 is 16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
84/70 = 84 × 3/70 × 3 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/210 - 28/210 = 252 - 28/210 = 224/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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