Subtract 98/70 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 1 28/70
10/6 - 98/70 is 4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
98/70 = 98 × 3/70 × 3 = 294/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/210 - 294/210 = 350 - 294/210 = 56/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/6-98/70 10/12-98/70 30/6-98/70 10/18-98/70 50/6-98/70 10/30-98/70 70/6-98/70 10/42-98/70