Subtract 27/70 from 63/6, Solve 10 3/6

Subtract 27/70 from 63/6

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 27/70

63/6 - 27/70 is 354/35.

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,
63/6 = 63 × 35/6 × 35 = 2205/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/210 - 81/210 = 2205 - 81/210 = 2124/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 354/35
In mixed form: 104/35

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