Subtract 7/70 from 20/30
20/30 - 7/70 is 17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 21/210 = 140 - 21/210 = 119/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30
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