Subtract 7/9 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 7/9
70/60 - 7/9 is 7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
7/9 = 7 × 20/9 × 20 = 140/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/180 - 140/180 = 210 - 140/180 = 70/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18
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