Subtract 30/70 from 18/3
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 30/70
18/3 - 30/70 is 39/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
18/3 = 18 × 70/3 × 70 = 1260/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
30/70 = 30 × 3/70 × 3 = 90/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/210 - 90/210 = 1260 - 90/210 = 1170/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/7
- In mixed form: 54/7
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