Subtract 8/70 from 45/6, Solve 7 3/6

Subtract 8/70 from 45/6

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 8/70

45/6 - 8/70 is 517/70.

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,
8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/210 - 24/210 = 1575 - 24/210 = 1551/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 517/70
In mixed form: 727/70

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