Subtract 70/64 from 98/21
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 1 6/64
98/21 - 70/64 is 343/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
98/21 = 98 × 64/21 × 64 = 6272/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
70/64 = 70 × 21/64 × 21 = 1470/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6272/1344 - 1470/1344 = 6272 - 1470/1344 = 4802/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/96
- In mixed form: 355/96
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