Subtract 6/70 from 18/60
18/60 - 6/70 is 3/14.
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,
18/60 = 18 × 7/60 × 7 = 126/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
6/70 = 6 × 6/70 × 6 = 36/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/420 - 36/420 = 126 - 36/420 = 90/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14
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