Subtract 42/70 from 28/21
1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 42/70
28/21 - 42/70 is 11/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
28/21 = 28 × 10/21 × 10 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/210 - 126/210 = 280 - 126/210 = 154/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/15
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