Subtract 3/70 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 3/70
36/30 - 3/70 is 81/70.
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,
36/30 = 36 × 7/30 × 7 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/210 - 9/210 = 252 - 9/210 = 243/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/70
- In mixed form: 111/70
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