Subtract 72/70 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 1 2/70
60/10 - 72/70 is 174/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
60/10 = 60 × 7/10 × 7 = 420/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
72/70 = 72 × 1/70 × 1 = 72/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/70 - 72/70 = 420 - 72/70 = 348/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 174/35
- In mixed form: 434/35
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