Subtract 3/84 from 70/45
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 3/84
70/45 - 3/84 is 383/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
70/45 = 70 × 28/45 × 28 = 1960/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
3/84 = 3 × 15/84 × 15 = 45/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/1260 - 45/1260 = 1960 - 45/1260 = 1915/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 383/252
- In mixed form: 1131/252
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