Subtract 21/4 from 70/21
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 5 1/4
70/21 - 21/4 is -23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
70/21 = 70 × 4/21 × 4 = 280/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
21/4 = 21 × 21/4 × 21 = 441/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/84 - 441/84 = 280 - 441/84 = -161/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/12
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