Subtract 63/70 from 30/6
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 63/70
30/6 - 63/70 is 41/10.
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,
30/6 = 30 × 35/6 × 35 = 1050/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
63/70 = 63 × 3/70 × 3 = 189/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/210 - 189/210 = 1050 - 189/210 = 861/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/10
- In mixed form: 41/10
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