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Subtract 9/18 from 70/6

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 9/18

70/6 - 9/18 is 67/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    70/6 = 70 × 3/6 × 3 = 210/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    9/18 = 9 × 1/18 × 1 = 9/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/18 - 9/18 = 210 - 9/18 = 201/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/6
  6. In mixed form: 111/6

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