Subtract 5/70 from 10/60
10/60 - 5/70 is 2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
5/70 = 5 × 6/70 × 6 = 30/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/420 - 30/420 = 70 - 30/420 = 40/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21
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