Subtract 5/12 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 5/12
70/6 - 5/12 is 45/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
70/6 = 70 × 2/6 × 2 = 140/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
5/12 = 5 × 1/12 × 1 = 5/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/12 - 5/12 = 140 - 5/12 = 135/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/4
- In mixed form: 111/4
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