Subtract 9/60 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 9/60
70/30 - 9/60 is 131/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/60 - 9/60 = 140 - 9/60 = 131/60 - In mixed form: 211/60
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