Subtract 1/70 from 7/6, Solve 1 1/6

Subtract 1/70 from 7/6

1^st number: 1 1/6, 2^nd number: 1/70

7/6 - 1/70 is 121/105.

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,
7/6 = 7 × 35/6 × 35 = 245/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
245/210 - 3/210 = 245 - 3/210 = 242/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/105
In mixed form: 116/105

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