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Subtract 2/70 from 6/3

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 2/70

6/3 - 2/70 is 69/35.

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,
    6/3 = 6 × 70/3 × 70 = 420/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/210 - 6/210 = 420 - 6/210 = 414/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/35
  6. In mixed form: 134/35

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