Subtract 70/60 from 1/30
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 10/60
1/30 - 70/60 is -17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/60 - 70/60 = 2 - 70/60 = -68/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15
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