Subtract 1/42 from 84/70
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 1/42
84/70 - 1/42 is 247/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
84/70 = 84 × 3/70 × 3 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/210 - 5/210 = 252 - 5/210 = 247/210 - In mixed form: 137/210
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