Subtract 1/70 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 1/70
98/6 - 1/70 is 3427/210.
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,
98/6 = 98 × 35/6 × 35 = 3430/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/210 - 3/210 = 3430 - 3/210 = 3427/210 - In mixed form: 1667/210
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