Subtract 5/21 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 5/21
70/28 - 5/21 is 95/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
5/21 = 5 × 4/21 × 4 = 20/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/84 - 20/84 = 210 - 20/84 = 190/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/42
- In mixed form: 211/42
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