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Subtract 25/70 from 36/6

1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 25/70

36/6 - 25/70 is 79/14.

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,
    36/6 = 36 × 35/6 × 35 = 1260/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    25/70 = 25 × 3/70 × 3 = 75/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/210 - 75/210 = 1260 - 75/210 = 1185/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/14
  6. In mixed form: 59/14

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