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Subtract 12/70 from 20/6

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 12/70

20/6 - 12/70 is 332/105.

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,
    20/6 = 20 × 35/6 × 35 = 700/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/210 - 36/210 = 700 - 36/210 = 664/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 332/105
  6. In mixed form: 317/105

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