Subtract 4/7 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 4/7
70/12 - 4/7 is 221/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
70/12 = 70 × 7/12 × 7 = 490/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
4/7 = 4 × 12/7 × 12 = 48/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/84 - 48/84 = 490 - 48/84 = 442/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/42
- In mixed form: 511/42
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