Subtract 8/70 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 8/70
12/6 - 8/70 is 66/35.
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,
12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/210 - 24/210 = 420 - 24/210 = 396/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/35
- In mixed form: 131/35
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