Subtract 2/60 from 5/70
5/70 - 2/60 is 4/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
5/70 = 5 × 6/70 × 6 = 30/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/420 - 14/420 = 30 - 14/420 = 16/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/105
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