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Subtract 54/70 from 60/6

1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 54/70

60/6 - 54/70 is 323/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    60/6 = 60 × 35/6 × 35 = 2100/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    54/70 = 54 × 3/70 × 3 = 162/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/210 - 162/210 = 2100 - 162/210 = 1938/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/35
  6. In mixed form: 98/35

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