Subtract 27/35 from 63/6, Solve 10 3/6

Subtract 27/35 from 63/6

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 27/35

63/6 - 27/35 is 681/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
63/6 = 63 × 35/6 × 35 = 2205/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
27/35 = 27 × 6/35 × 6 = 162/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/210 - 162/210 = 2205 - 162/210 = 2043/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 681/70
In mixed form: 951/70

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