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Subtract 54/70 from 10/6

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 54/70

10/6 - 54/70 is 94/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    54/70 = 54 × 3/70 × 3 = 162/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/210 - 162/210 = 350 - 162/210 = 188/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/105

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