Subtract 18/70 from 70/3
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 18/70
70/3 - 18/70 is 2423/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
70/3 = 70 × 70/3 × 70 = 4900/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4900/210 - 54/210 = 4900 - 54/210 = 4846/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2423/105
- In mixed form: 238/105
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