Subtract 14/70 from 81/2
1st number: 40 1/2, 2nd number: 14/70
81/2 - 14/70 is 403/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
81/2 = 81 × 35/2 × 35 = 2835/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
14/70 = 14 × 1/70 × 1 = 14/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/70 - 14/70 = 2835 - 14/70 = 2821/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 403/10
- In mixed form: 403/10
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