Subtract 2/18 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 2/18
70/28 - 2/18 is 43/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
70/28 = 70 × 9/28 × 9 = 630/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
2/18 = 2 × 14/18 × 14 = 28/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/252 - 28/252 = 630 - 28/252 = 602/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/18
- In mixed form: 27/18
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