Subtract 84/6 from 70/3
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 14 0/6
70/3 - 84/6 is 28/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
70/3 = 70 × 2/3 × 2 = 140/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
84/6 = 84 × 1/6 × 1 = 84/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/6 - 84/6 = 140 - 84/6 = 56/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/3
- In mixed form: 91/3
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