Subtract 12/4 from 60/70
1st number: 60/70, 2nd number: 3 0/4
60/70 - 12/4 is -15/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
60/70 = 60 × 2/70 × 2 = 120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
12/4 = 12 × 35/4 × 35 = 420/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/140 - 420/140 = 120 - 420/140 = -300/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/7
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