Subtract 21/8 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 2 5/8
70/6 - 21/8 is 217/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
70/6 = 70 × 4/6 × 4 = 280/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
21/8 = 21 × 3/8 × 3 = 63/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/24 - 63/24 = 280 - 63/24 = 217/24 - In mixed form: 91/24
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