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Subtract 10/72 from 60/70

60/70 - 10/72 is 181/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    60/70 = 60 × 36/70 × 36 = 2160/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    10/72 = 10 × 35/72 × 35 = 350/2520
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2160/2520 - 350/2520 = 2160 - 350/2520 = 1810/2520
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/252

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