Subtract 70/98 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 70/98
60/6 - 70/98 is 65/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
60/6 = 60 × 49/6 × 49 = 2940/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
70/98 = 70 × 3/98 × 3 = 210/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/294 - 210/294 = 2940 - 210/294 = 2730/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/7
- In mixed form: 92/7
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