Subtract 45/70 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 45/70
42/3 - 45/70 is 187/14.
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,
42/3 = 42 × 70/3 × 70 = 2940/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/210 - 135/210 = 2940 - 135/210 = 2805/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/14
- In mixed form: 135/14
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