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Subtract 20/7 from 1/30

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 2 6/7

1/30 - 20/7 is -593/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    20/7 = 20 × 30/7 × 30 = 600/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/210 - 600/210 = 7 - 600/210 = -593/210

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