Subtract 7/21 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 7/21
70/14 - 7/21 is 14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
70/14 = 70 × 3/14 × 3 = 210/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
7/21 = 7 × 2/21 × 2 = 14/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/42 - 14/42 = 210 - 14/42 = 196/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
- In mixed form: 42/3
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