Subtract 4/70 from 72/3
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 4/70
72/3 - 4/70 is 838/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
72/3 = 72 × 70/3 × 70 = 5040/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/210 - 12/210 = 5040 - 12/210 = 5028/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 838/35
- In mixed form: 2333/35
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