Subtract 3/70 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 3/70
28/6 - 3/70 is 971/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
28/6 = 28 × 35/6 × 35 = 980/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/210 - 9/210 = 980 - 9/210 = 971/210 - In mixed form: 4131/210
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