Subtract 28/70 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 28/70
60/12 - 28/70 is 23/5.
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,
60/12 = 60 × 35/12 × 35 = 2100/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
28/70 = 28 × 6/70 × 6 = 168/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/420 - 168/420 = 2100 - 168/420 = 1932/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
- In mixed form: 43/5
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