Subtract 7/18 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 7/18
70/6 - 7/18 is 203/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
70/6 = 70 × 3/6 × 3 = 210/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
7/18 = 7 × 1/18 × 1 = 7/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/18 - 7/18 = 210 - 7/18 = 203/18 - In mixed form: 115/18
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