Subtract 3/36 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 3/36
70/60 - 3/36 is 13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/180 - 15/180 = 210 - 15/180 = 195/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
- In mixed form: 11/12
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