Subtract 25/60 from 70/7
1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 25/60
70/7 - 25/60 is 115/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
70/7 = 70 × 60/7 × 60 = 4200/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4200/420 - 175/420 = 4200 - 175/420 = 4025/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/12
- In mixed form: 97/12
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