Subtract 21/70 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 21/70
3/2 - 21/70 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
3/2 = 3 × 35/2 × 35 = 105/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
21/70 = 21 × 1/70 × 1 = 21/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/70 - 21/70 = 105 - 21/70 = 84/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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