Subtract 70/30 from 20/60
1st number: 20/60, 2nd number: 2 10/30
20/60 - 70/30 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/60 - 140/60 = 20 - 140/60 = -120/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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