Subtract 15/70 from 9/14
9/14 - 15/70 is 3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/70 - 15/70 = 45 - 15/70 = 30/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/7
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