Subtract 6/70 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 6/70
45/6 - 6/70 is 519/70.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/210 - 18/210 = 1575 - 18/210 = 1557/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 519/70
- In mixed form: 729/70
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