Subtract 16/70 from 84/3
1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 16/70
84/3 - 16/70 is 972/35.
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,
84/3 = 84 × 70/3 × 70 = 5880/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5880/210 - 48/210 = 5880 - 48/210 = 5832/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 972/35
- In mixed form: 2727/35
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