Subtract 10/84 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 10/84
70/10 - 10/84 is 289/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
70/10 = 70 × 42/10 × 42 = 2940/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/420 - 50/420 = 2940 - 50/420 = 2890/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/42
- In mixed form: 637/42
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