Subtract 70/84 from 60/72
60/72 - 70/84 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
70/84 = 70 × 6/84 × 6 = 420/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/504 - 420/504 = 420 - 420/504 = 0/504 - The answer is 0
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