Subtract 56/70 from 21/6
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 56/70
21/6 - 56/70 is 27/10.
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,
21/6 = 21 × 35/6 × 35 = 735/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/210 - 168/210 = 735 - 168/210 = 567/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/10
- In mixed form: 27/10
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