Subtract 3/49 from 70/3
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 3/49
70/3 - 3/49 is 3421/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
70/3 = 70 × 49/3 × 49 = 3430/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
3/49 = 3 × 3/49 × 3 = 9/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/147 - 9/147 = 3430 - 9/147 = 3421/147 - In mixed form: 2340/147
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