Subtract 60/24 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 2 12/24
70/12 - 60/24 is 10/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
70/12 = 70 × 2/12 × 2 = 140/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
60/24 = 60 × 1/24 × 1 = 60/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/24 - 60/24 = 140 - 60/24 = 80/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
- In mixed form: 31/3
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