Subtract 84/70 from 14/21
1st number: 14/21, 2nd number: 1 14/70
14/21 - 84/70 is -8/15.
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,
84/70 = 84 × 3/70 × 3 = 252/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 252/210 = 140 - 252/210 = -112/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/15
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