Subtract 5/70 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 5/70
6/4 - 5/70 is 10/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 10/140 = 210 - 10/140 = 200/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
- In mixed form: 13/7
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