Subtract 14/70 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 14/70
21/12 - 14/70 is 31/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
21/12 = 21 × 35/12 × 35 = 735/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
14/70 = 14 × 6/70 × 6 = 84/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/420 - 84/420 = 735 - 84/420 = 651/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/20
- In mixed form: 111/20
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