Subtract 35/40 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 35/40
70/60 - 35/40 is 7/24.
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,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/120 - 105/120 = 140 - 105/120 = 35/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24
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