Subtract 4/3 from 70/18
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 1 1/3
70/18 - 4/3 is 23/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 3 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 3 × 6 = 18,
4/3 = 4 × 6/3 × 6 = 24/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/18 - 24/18 = 70 - 24/18 = 46/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/9
- In mixed form: 25/9
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