Subtract 28/70 from 32/3, Solve 10 2/3

Subtract 28/70 from 32/3

1^st number: 10 2/3, 2^nd number: 28/70

32/3 - 28/70 is 154/15.

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,
32/3 = 32 × 70/3 × 70 = 2240/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
28/70 = 28 × 3/70 × 3 = 84/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/210 - 84/210 = 2240 - 84/210 = 2156/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 154/15
In mixed form: 104/15

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