Subtract 63/3 from 14/70
1st number: 14/70, 2nd number: 21 0/3
14/70 - 63/3 is -104/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
63/3 = 63 × 70/3 × 70 = 4410/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/210 - 4410/210 = 42 - 4410/210 = -4368/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -104/5
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