Subtract 40/70 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 40/70
6/3 - 40/70 is 10/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
6/3 = 6 × 70/3 × 70 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/210 - 120/210 = 420 - 120/210 = 300/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
- In mixed form: 13/7
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