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Subtract 27/70 from 30/6

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 27/70

30/6 - 27/70 is 323/70.

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,
    30/6 = 30 × 35/6 × 35 = 1050/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1050/210 - 81/210 = 1050 - 81/210 = 969/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/70
  6. In mixed form: 443/70

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