Subtract 6/14 from 70/36
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 6/14
70/36 - 6/14 is 191/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
70/36 = 70 × 7/36 × 7 = 490/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
6/14 = 6 × 18/14 × 18 = 108/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/252 - 108/252 = 490 - 108/252 = 382/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/126
- In mixed form: 165/126
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