Subtract 18/70 from 49/4
1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 18/70
49/4 - 18/70 is 1679/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
49/4 = 49 × 35/4 × 35 = 1715/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
18/70 = 18 × 2/70 × 2 = 36/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/140 - 36/140 = 1715 - 36/140 = 1679/140 - In mixed form: 11139/140
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