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Subtract 18/14 from 70/18

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 1 4/14

70/18 - 18/14 is 164/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    70/18 = 70 × 7/18 × 7 = 490/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/126 - 162/126 = 490 - 162/126 = 328/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 164/63
  6. In mixed form: 238/63

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