Subtract 70/60 from 3/6
1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 1 10/60
3/6 - 70/60 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
3/6 = 3 × 10/6 × 10 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/60 - 70/60 = 30 - 70/60 = -40/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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