Subtract 2/7 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 2/7
70/6 - 2/7 is 239/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
70/6 = 70 × 7/6 × 7 = 490/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
2/7 = 2 × 6/7 × 6 = 12/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/42 - 12/42 = 490 - 12/42 = 478/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/21
- In mixed form: 118/21
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