Subtract 3/12 from 60/70
60/70 - 3/12 is 17/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
60/70 = 60 × 6/70 × 6 = 360/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
3/12 = 3 × 35/12 × 35 = 105/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/420 - 105/420 = 360 - 105/420 = 255/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/28
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