Subtract 24/70 from 75/12, Solve 6 3/12

Subtract 24/70 from 75/12

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 24/70

75/12 - 24/70 is 827/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
75/12 = 75 × 35/12 × 35 = 2625/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
24/70 = 24 × 6/70 × 6 = 144/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/420 - 144/420 = 2625 - 144/420 = 2481/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 827/140
In mixed form: 5127/140

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