Subtract 15/70 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 15/70
36/6 - 15/70 is 81/14.
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,
36/6 = 36 × 35/6 × 35 = 1260/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/210 - 45/210 = 1260 - 45/210 = 1215/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/14
- In mixed form: 511/14
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