Subtract 72/70 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 1 2/70
14/4 - 72/70 is 173/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
14/4 = 14 × 35/4 × 35 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
72/70 = 72 × 2/70 × 2 = 144/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/140 - 144/140 = 490 - 144/140 = 346/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/70
- In mixed form: 233/70
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