Subtract 70/25 from 10/60
1st number: 10/60, 2nd number: 2 20/25
10/60 - 70/25 is -79/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
10/60 = 10 × 5/60 × 5 = 50/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
70/25 = 70 × 12/25 × 12 = 840/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/300 - 840/300 = 50 - 840/300 = -790/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/30
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