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Subtract 4/18 from 70/5

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 4/18

70/5 - 4/18 is 124/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    70/5 = 70 × 18/5 × 18 = 1260/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/90 - 20/90 = 1260 - 20/90 = 1240/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 124/9
  6. In mixed form: 137/9

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