Subtract 4/70 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 4/70
12/5 - 4/70 is 82/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
12/5 = 12 × 14/5 × 14 = 168/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
4/70 = 4 × 1/70 × 1 = 4/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/70 - 4/70 = 168 - 4/70 = 164/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/35
- In mixed form: 212/35
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