Subtract 70/56 from 21/3
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 1 14/56
21/3 - 70/56 is 23/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
21/3 = 21 × 56/3 × 56 = 1176/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/168 - 210/168 = 1176 - 210/168 = 966/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/4
- In mixed form: 53/4
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