Subtract 10/7 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 1 3/7
60/5 - 10/7 is 74/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
60/5 = 60 × 7/5 × 7 = 420/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
10/7 = 10 × 5/7 × 5 = 50/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/35 - 50/35 = 420 - 50/35 = 370/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/7
- In mixed form: 104/7
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