Subtract 4/18 from 70/21
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 4/18
70/21 - 4/18 is 28/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
70/21 = 70 × 6/21 × 6 = 420/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/126 - 28/126 = 420 - 28/126 = 392/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
- In mixed form: 31/9
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