Subtract 28/70 from 63/3
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 28/70
63/3 - 28/70 is 103/5.
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,
63/3 = 63 × 70/3 × 70 = 4410/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
28/70 = 28 × 3/70 × 3 = 84/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/210 - 84/210 = 4410 - 84/210 = 4326/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/5
- In mixed form: 203/5
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