Subtract 42/70 from 18/14
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 42/70
18/14 - 42/70 is 24/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
18/14 = 18 × 5/14 × 5 = 90/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
42/70 = 42 × 1/70 × 1 = 42/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/70 - 42/70 = 90 - 42/70 = 48/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/35
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