Subtract 5/70 from 6/72
6/72 - 5/70 is 1/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
6/72 = 6 × 35/72 × 35 = 210/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
5/70 = 5 × 36/70 × 36 = 180/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/2520 - 180/2520 = 210 - 180/2520 = 30/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/84
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