Subtract 14/3 from 70/2
1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 4 2/3
70/2 - 14/3 is 91/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
70/2 = 70 × 3/2 × 3 = 210/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
14/3 = 14 × 2/3 × 2 = 28/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/6 - 28/6 = 210 - 28/6 = 182/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/3
- In mixed form: 301/3
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