Subtract 18/56 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 18/56
70/60 - 18/56 is 71/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
70/60 = 70 × 14/60 × 14 = 980/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
18/56 = 18 × 15/56 × 15 = 270/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/840 - 270/840 = 980 - 270/840 = 710/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/84
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