Subtract 3/70 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 3/70
10/3 - 3/70 is 691/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
10/3 = 10 × 70/3 × 70 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/210 - 9/210 = 700 - 9/210 = 691/210 - In mixed form: 361/210
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