Subtract 6/70 from 63/21
1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 6/70
63/21 - 6/70 is 102/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
63/21 = 63 × 10/21 × 10 = 630/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/210 - 18/210 = 630 - 18/210 = 612/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 102/35
- In mixed form: 232/35
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