Subtract 5/18 from 60/70
60/70 - 5/18 is 73/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
60/70 = 60 × 9/70 × 9 = 540/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
5/18 = 5 × 35/18 × 35 = 175/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/630 - 175/630 = 540 - 175/630 = 365/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/126
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