Subtract 12/14 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 12/14
70/6 - 12/14 is 227/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
70/6 = 70 × 7/6 × 7 = 490/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
12/14 = 12 × 3/14 × 3 = 36/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/42 - 36/42 = 490 - 36/42 = 454/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/21
- In mixed form: 1017/21
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