Subtract 84/35 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 2 14/35
2/30 - 84/35 is -7/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
84/35 = 84 × 6/35 × 6 = 504/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/210 - 504/210 = 14 - 504/210 = -490/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/3
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