Subtract 14/6 from 70/18
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 2 2/6
70/18 - 14/6 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
70/18 = 70 × 1/18 × 1 = 70/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
14/6 = 14 × 3/6 × 3 = 42/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/18 - 42/18 = 70 - 42/18 = 28/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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