Subtract 6/60 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 6/60
70/25 - 6/60 is 27/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
70/25 = 70 × 12/25 × 12 = 840/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
6/60 = 6 × 5/60 × 5 = 30/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/300 - 30/300 = 840 - 30/300 = 810/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/10
- In mixed form: 27/10
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