Subtract 15/25 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 15/25
70/60 - 15/25 is 17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
15/25 = 15 × 12/25 × 12 = 180/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/300 - 180/300 = 350 - 180/300 = 170/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30
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