Subtract 80/70 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 1 10/70
6/12 - 80/70 is -9/14.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
80/70 = 80 × 6/70 × 6 = 480/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/420 - 480/420 = 210 - 480/420 = -270/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/14
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