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Subtract 80/70 from 3/6

1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 1 10/70

3/6 - 80/70 is -9/14.

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,
    3/6 = 3 × 35/6 × 35 = 105/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    80/70 = 80 × 3/70 × 3 = 240/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/210 - 240/210 = 105 - 240/210 = -135/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/14

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