Subtract 70/60 from 30/12, Solve 2 6/12

Subtract 70/60 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

30/12 - 70/60 is 4/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 70/60 = 150 - 70/60 = 80/60
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3

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