Subtract 12/6 from 9/70
1st number: 9/70, 2nd number: 2 0/6
9/70 - 12/6 is -131/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/210 - 420/210 = 27 - 420/210 = -393/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/70
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