Subtract 12/6 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 2 0/6
70/20 - 12/6 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
70/20 = 70 × 3/20 × 3 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
12/6 = 12 × 10/6 × 10 = 120/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/60 - 120/60 = 210 - 120/60 = 90/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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