Subtract 70/60 from 10/36
1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 1 10/60
10/36 - 70/60 is -8/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/180 - 210/180 = 50 - 210/180 = -160/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/9
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