Subtract 60/70 from 5/12
5/12 - 60/70 is -37/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
60/70 = 60 × 6/70 × 6 = 360/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/420 - 360/420 = 175 - 360/420 = -185/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/84
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