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Subtract 70/98 from 63/3

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 70/98

63/3 - 70/98 is 142/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    63/3 = 63 × 98/3 × 98 = 6174/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    70/98 = 70 × 3/98 × 3 = 210/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6174/294 - 210/294 = 6174 - 210/294 = 5964/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/7
  6. In mixed form: 202/7

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