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Subtract 70/42 from 70/4

1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 1 28/42

70/4 - 70/42 is 95/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    70/4 = 70 × 21/4 × 21 = 1470/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    70/42 = 70 × 2/42 × 2 = 140/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/84 - 140/84 = 1470 - 140/84 = 1330/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/6
  6. In mixed form: 155/6

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