Subtract 49/70 from 14/21
14/21 - 49/70 is -1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
14/21 = 14 × 10/21 × 10 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 147/210 = 140 - 147/210 = -7/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30
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