Subtract 5/70 from 75/12, Solve 6 3/12

Subtract 5/70 from 75/12

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 5/70

75/12 - 5/70 is 173/28.

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,
5/70 = 5 × 6/70 × 6 = 30/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/420 - 30/420 = 2625 - 30/420 = 2595/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/28
In mixed form: 65/28

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