Subtract 70/60 from 30/10
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 1 10/60
30/10 - 70/60 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
30/10 = 30 × 6/10 × 6 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 70/60 = 180 - 70/60 = 110/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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