Subtract 12/70 from 60/20
1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 12/70
60/20 - 12/70 is 99/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
60/20 = 60 × 7/20 × 7 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/140 - 24/140 = 420 - 24/140 = 396/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/35
- In mixed form: 229/35
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