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Subtract 40/49 from 70/21

1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 40/49

70/21 - 40/49 is 370/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
    70/21 = 70 × 7/21 × 7 = 490/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    40/49 = 40 × 3/49 × 3 = 120/147
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/147 - 120/147 = 490 - 120/147 = 370/147
  5. In mixed form: 276/147

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