Subtract 18/40 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 18/40
70/60 - 18/40 is 43/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
70/60 = 70 × 2/60 × 2 = 140/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
18/40 = 18 × 3/40 × 3 = 54/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/120 - 54/120 = 140 - 54/120 = 86/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/60
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