Subtract 7/60 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 7/60
70/20 - 7/60 is 203/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/60 - 7/60 = 210 - 7/60 = 203/60 - In mixed form: 323/60
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