Subtract 6/30 from 10/7
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 6/30
10/7 - 6/30 is 43/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
10/7 = 10 × 30/7 × 30 = 300/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/210 - 42/210 = 300 - 42/210 = 258/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/35
- In mixed form: 18/35
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