Subtract 5/6 from 60/70
60/70 - 5/6 is 1/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
60/70 = 60 × 3/70 × 3 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/210 - 175/210 = 180 - 175/210 = 5/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/42
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