Subtract 20/12 from 10/70
1st number: 10/70, 2nd number: 1 8/12
10/70 - 20/12 is -32/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
10/70 = 10 × 6/70 × 6 = 60/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
20/12 = 20 × 35/12 × 35 = 700/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/420 - 700/420 = 60 - 700/420 = -640/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/21
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