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Subtract 18/70 from 60/4

1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 18/70

60/4 - 18/70 is 516/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    60/4 = 60 × 35/4 × 35 = 2100/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    18/70 = 18 × 2/70 × 2 = 36/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/140 - 36/140 = 2100 - 36/140 = 2064/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 516/35
  6. In mixed form: 1426/35

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