Subtract 8/70 from 2/30
2/30 - 8/70 is -1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/210 - 24/210 = 14 - 24/210 = -10/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21
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