Subtract 70/72 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 70/72
60/10 - 70/72 is 181/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
60/10 = 60 × 36/10 × 36 = 2160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/360 - 350/360 = 2160 - 350/360 = 1810/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/36
- In mixed form: 51/36
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