Subtract 1/70 from 28/3
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 1/70
28/3 - 1/70 is 1957/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
28/3 = 28 × 70/3 × 70 = 1960/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/210 - 3/210 = 1960 - 3/210 = 1957/210 - In mixed form: 967/210
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