Subtract 98/70 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1 28/70
70/6 - 98/70 is 154/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
70/6 = 70 × 35/6 × 35 = 2450/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
98/70 = 98 × 3/70 × 3 = 294/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/210 - 294/210 = 2450 - 294/210 = 2156/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 154/15
- In mixed form: 104/15
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