Subtract 3/70 from 70/3
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 3/70
70/3 - 3/70 is 4891/210.
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,
70/3 = 70 × 70/3 × 70 = 4900/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4900/210 - 9/210 = 4900 - 9/210 = 4891/210 - In mixed form: 2361/210
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