Subtract 12/10 from 60/14
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 1 2/10
60/14 - 12/10 is 108/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
60/14 = 60 × 5/14 × 5 = 300/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
12/10 = 12 × 7/10 × 7 = 84/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/70 - 84/70 = 300 - 84/70 = 216/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 108/35
- In mixed form: 33/35
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