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Subtract 35/70 from 56/3

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 35/70

56/3 - 35/70 is 109/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    56/3 = 56 × 70/3 × 70 = 3920/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3920/210 - 105/210 = 3920 - 105/210 = 3815/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/6
  6. In mixed form: 181/6

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