Subtract 60/70 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 60/70
45/10 - 60/70 is 51/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
45/10 = 45 × 7/10 × 7 = 315/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
60/70 = 60 × 1/70 × 1 = 60/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/70 - 60/70 = 315 - 60/70 = 255/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/14
- In mixed form: 39/14
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