Subtract 36/70 from 56/6, Solve 9 2/6

Subtract 36/70 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 36/70

56/6 - 36/70 is 926/105.

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,
56/6 = 56 × 35/6 × 35 = 1960/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/210 - 108/210 = 1960 - 108/210 = 1852/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 926/105
In mixed form: 886/105

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