Subtract 6/49 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 6/49
70/20 - 6/49 is 331/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
70/20 = 70 × 49/20 × 49 = 3430/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
6/49 = 6 × 20/49 × 20 = 120/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/980 - 120/980 = 3430 - 120/980 = 3310/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 331/98
- In mixed form: 337/98
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