Subtract 70/60 from 4/36
1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 1 10/60
4/36 - 70/60 is -19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/180 - 210/180 = 20 - 210/180 = -190/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/18
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