Subtract 49/70 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 49/70
63/6 - 49/70 is 49/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/210 - 147/210 = 2205 - 147/210 = 2058/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/5
- In mixed form: 94/5
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