Subtract 5/84 from 70/56
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 5/84
70/56 - 5/84 is 25/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/168 - 10/168 = 210 - 10/168 = 200/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/21
- In mixed form: 14/21
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