Subtract 21/70 from 60/21
1st number: 2 18/21, 2nd number: 21/70
60/21 - 21/70 is 179/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
60/21 = 60 × 10/21 × 10 = 600/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/210 - 63/210 = 600 - 63/210 = 537/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/70
- In mixed form: 239/70
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