Subtract 40/18 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 2 4/18
70/60 - 40/18 is -19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
40/18 = 40 × 10/18 × 10 = 400/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/180 - 400/180 = 210 - 400/180 = -190/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/18
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