Subtract 10/4 from 70/3
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 2 2/4
70/3 - 10/4 is 125/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
70/3 = 70 × 4/3 × 4 = 280/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
10/4 = 10 × 3/4 × 3 = 30/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/12 - 30/12 = 280 - 30/12 = 250/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/6
- In mixed form: 205/6
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