Subtract 6/12 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 6/12
70/10 - 6/12 is 13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
70/10 = 70 × 6/10 × 6 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/60 - 30/60 = 420 - 30/60 = 390/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
- In mixed form: 61/2
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