Subtract 12/84 from 70/2
1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 12/84
70/2 - 12/84 is 244/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
70/2 = 70 × 42/2 × 42 = 2940/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
12/84 = 12 × 1/84 × 1 = 12/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/84 - 12/84 = 2940 - 12/84 = 2928/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/7
- In mixed form: 346/7
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