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Subtract 14/70 from 84/21

1st number: 4 0/21, 2nd number: 14/70

84/21 - 14/70 is 19/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    84/21 = 84 × 10/21 × 10 = 840/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    840/210 - 42/210 = 840 - 42/210 = 798/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/5
  6. In mixed form: 34/5

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