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Subtract 35/63 from 70/6

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 35/63

70/6 - 35/63 is 100/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    70/6 = 70 × 21/6 × 21 = 1470/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/126 - 70/126 = 1470 - 70/126 = 1400/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/9
  6. In mixed form: 111/9

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