Subtract 63/28 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 2 7/28
70/10 - 63/28 is 19/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
70/10 = 70 × 14/10 × 14 = 980/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
63/28 = 63 × 5/28 × 5 = 315/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/140 - 315/140 = 980 - 315/140 = 665/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
- In mixed form: 43/4
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