Subtract 14/70 from 45/6, Solve 7 3/6

Subtract 14/70 from 45/6

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 14/70

45/6 - 14/70 is 73/10.

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,
45/6 = 45 × 35/6 × 35 = 1575/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/210 - 42/210 = 1575 - 42/210 = 1533/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/10
In mixed form: 73/10

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