Subtract 42/70 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 42/70
36/6 - 42/70 is 27/5.
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,
36/6 = 36 × 35/6 × 35 = 1260/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/210 - 126/210 = 1260 - 126/210 = 1134/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/5
- In mixed form: 52/5
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