Subtract 12/70 from 60/14
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 12/70
60/14 - 12/70 is 144/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 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 70 × 1 = 70,
12/70 = 12 × 1/70 × 1 = 12/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/70 - 12/70 = 300 - 12/70 = 288/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/35
- In mixed form: 44/35
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