Subtract 14/70 from 12/6, Solve 2 0/6

Subtract 14/70 from 12/6

1^st number: 2 0/6, 2^nd number: 14/70

12/6 - 14/70 is 9/5.

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,
12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
420/210 - 42/210 = 420 - 42/210 = 378/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5

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