Subtract 6/70 from 6/4, Solve 1 2/4

Subtract 6/70 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 6/70

6/4 - 6/70 is 99/70.

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,
6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 12/140 = 210 - 12/140 = 198/140
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/70
In mixed form: 129/70

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