Subtract 18/28 from 70/3
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 18/28
70/3 - 18/28 is 953/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
70/3 = 70 × 28/3 × 28 = 1960/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/84 - 54/84 = 1960 - 54/84 = 1906/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 953/42
- In mixed form: 2229/42
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