Subtract 84/7 from 20/30
1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 12 0/7
20/30 - 84/7 is -34/3.
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,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
84/7 = 84 × 30/7 × 30 = 2520/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 2520/210 = 140 - 2520/210 = -2380/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/3
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