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Subtract 15/70 from 9/6

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 15/70

9/6 - 15/70 is 9/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    9/6 = 9 × 35/6 × 35 = 315/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/210 - 45/210 = 315 - 45/210 = 270/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
  6. In mixed form: 12/7

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