Subtract 9/14 from 70/21
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 9/14
70/21 - 9/14 is 113/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
70/21 = 70 × 2/21 × 2 = 140/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
9/14 = 9 × 3/14 × 3 = 27/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/42 - 27/42 = 140 - 27/42 = 113/42 - In mixed form: 229/42
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