Subtract 30/21 from 12/30
1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 1 9/21
12/30 - 30/21 is -36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
30/21 = 30 × 10/21 × 10 = 300/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/210 - 300/210 = 84 - 300/210 = -216/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -36/35
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