Subtract 16/60 from 75/70
1st number: 1 5/70, 2nd number: 16/60
75/70 - 16/60 is 169/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
75/70 = 75 × 6/70 × 6 = 450/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
16/60 = 16 × 7/60 × 7 = 112/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/420 - 112/420 = 450 - 112/420 = 338/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/210
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 75/70-32/60 75/70-48/60 75/70-80/60