Subtract 56/70 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 56/70
42/6 - 56/70 is 31/5.
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,
42/6 = 42 × 35/6 × 35 = 1470/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/210 - 168/210 = 1470 - 168/210 = 1302/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/5
- In mixed form: 61/5
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