Subtract 3/70 from 75/6
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 3/70
75/6 - 3/70 is 436/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
75/6 = 75 × 35/6 × 35 = 2625/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/210 - 9/210 = 2625 - 9/210 = 2616/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 436/35
- In mixed form: 1216/35
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