Subtract 12/70 from 21/3
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 12/70
21/3 - 12/70 is 239/35.
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,
21/3 = 21 × 70/3 × 70 = 1470/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/210 - 36/210 = 1470 - 36/210 = 1434/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/35
- In mixed form: 629/35
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