Subtract 72/70 from 60/50
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 1 2/70
60/50 - 72/70 is 6/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
72/70 = 72 × 5/70 × 5 = 360/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/350 - 360/350 = 420 - 360/350 = 60/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/35
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