Subtract 56/70 from 60/4
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 56/70
60/4 - 56/70 is 71/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
60/4 = 60 × 35/4 × 35 = 2100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/140 - 112/140 = 2100 - 112/140 = 1988/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/5
- In mixed form: 141/5
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