Subtract 3/70 from 60/50
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 3/70
60/50 - 3/70 is 81/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/350 - 15/350 = 420 - 15/350 = 405/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/70
- In mixed form: 111/70
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