Subtract 25/70 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 25/70
84/6 - 25/70 is 191/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
84/6 = 84 × 35/6 × 35 = 2940/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
25/70 = 25 × 3/70 × 3 = 75/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/210 - 75/210 = 2940 - 75/210 = 2865/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/14
- In mixed form: 139/14
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