Subtract 28/72 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 28/72
70/28 - 28/72 is 19/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
70/28 = 70 × 18/28 × 18 = 1260/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
28/72 = 28 × 7/72 × 7 = 196/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/504 - 196/504 = 1260 - 196/504 = 1064/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/9
- In mixed form: 21/9
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