Subtract 12/70 from 84/4
1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 12/70
84/4 - 12/70 is 729/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
84/4 = 84 × 35/4 × 35 = 2940/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/140 - 24/140 = 2940 - 24/140 = 2916/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 729/35
- In mixed form: 2029/35
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