Subtract 63/70 from 98/3
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 63/70
98/3 - 63/70 is 953/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
98/3 = 98 × 70/3 × 70 = 6860/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
63/70 = 63 × 3/70 × 3 = 189/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6860/210 - 189/210 = 6860 - 189/210 = 6671/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 953/30
- In mixed form: 3123/30
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