Subtract 6/63 from 70/12, Solve 5 10/12

Subtract 6/63 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 6/63

70/12 - 6/63 is 241/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
70/12 = 70 × 21/12 × 21 = 1470/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/252 - 24/252 = 1470 - 24/252 = 1446/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/42
In mixed form: 531/42

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