Subtract 40/70 from 75/6
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 40/70
75/6 - 40/70 is 167/14.
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,
40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/210 - 120/210 = 2625 - 120/210 = 2505/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/14
- In mixed form: 1113/14
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 75/6-80/70 75/12-40/70 75/18-40/70 75/30-40/70 75/42-40/70