Subtract 7/70 from 60/6, Solve 10 0/6

Subtract 7/70 from 60/6

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 7/70

60/6 - 7/70 is 99/10.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
60/6 = 60 × 35/6 × 35 = 2100/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/210 - 21/210 = 2100 - 21/210 = 2079/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/10
In mixed form: 99/10

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