Subtract 40/7 from 12/30
1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 5 5/7
12/30 - 40/7 is -186/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
40/7 = 40 × 30/7 × 30 = 1200/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/210 - 1200/210 = 84 - 1200/210 = -1116/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -186/35
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