Subtract 70/5 from 3/30
1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 14 0/5
3/30 - 70/5 is -139/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
3/30 = 3 × 1/30 × 1 = 3/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
70/5 = 70 × 6/5 × 6 = 420/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/30 - 420/30 = 3 - 420/30 = -417/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/10
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