Subtract 5/60 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 5/60
70/12 - 5/60 is 23/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/60 - 5/60 = 350 - 5/60 = 345/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/4
- In mixed form: 53/4
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