Subtract 70/6 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 11 4/6
9/3 - 70/6 is -26/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
9/3 = 9 × 2/3 × 2 = 18/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
70/6 = 70 × 1/6 × 1 = 70/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/6 - 70/6 = 18 - 70/6 = -52/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/3
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