Subtract 3/70 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 3/70
45/6 - 3/70 is 261/35.
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,
45/6 = 45 × 35/6 × 35 = 1575/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/210 - 9/210 = 1575 - 9/210 = 1566/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 261/35
- In mixed form: 716/35
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