Subtract 21/70 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 21/70
7/4 - 21/70 is 29/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
7/4 = 7 × 35/4 × 35 = 245/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
21/70 = 21 × 2/70 × 2 = 42/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/140 - 42/140 = 245 - 42/140 = 203/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/20
- In mixed form: 19/20
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