Subtract 2/14 from 84/70
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 2/14
84/70 - 2/14 is 37/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
84/70 = 84 × 1/70 × 1 = 84/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/70 - 10/70 = 84 - 10/70 = 74/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/35
- In mixed form: 12/35
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