Subtract 10/70 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 10/70
42/28 - 10/70 is 19/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
10/70 = 10 × 2/70 × 2 = 20/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 20/140 = 210 - 20/140 = 190/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/14
- In mixed form: 15/14
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