Subtract 70/12 from 60/75
1st number: 60/75, 2nd number: 5 10/12
60/75 - 70/12 is -151/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/300 - 1750/300 = 240 - 1750/300 = -1510/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/30
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