Subtract 7/60 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 7/60
70/6 - 7/60 is 231/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
70/6 = 70 × 10/6 × 10 = 700/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/60 - 7/60 = 700 - 7/60 = 693/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 231/20
- In mixed form: 1111/20
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