Subtract 72/70 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 1 2/70
60/6 - 72/70 is 314/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
60/6 = 60 × 35/6 × 35 = 2100/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/210 - 216/210 = 2100 - 216/210 = 1884/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 314/35
- In mixed form: 834/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/12-72/70 60/18-72/70 60/30-72/70 60/42-72/70