Subtract 12/70 from 60/25
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 12/70
60/25 - 12/70 is 78/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
60/25 = 60 × 14/25 × 14 = 840/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
12/70 = 12 × 5/70 × 5 = 60/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/350 - 60/350 = 840 - 60/350 = 780/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 78/35
- In mixed form: 28/35
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