Subtract 8/70 from 9/60
9/60 - 8/70 is 1/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
8/70 = 8 × 6/70 × 6 = 48/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/420 - 48/420 = 63 - 48/420 = 15/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/28
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