Subtract 24/70 from 20/3, Solve 6 2/3

Subtract 24/70 from 20/3

1^st number: 6 2/3, 2^nd number: 24/70

20/3 - 24/70 is 664/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
20/3 = 20 × 70/3 × 70 = 1400/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/210 - 72/210 = 1400 - 72/210 = 1328/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 664/105
In mixed form: 634/105

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