Subtract 70/84 from 30/18
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 70/84
30/18 - 70/84 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
30/18 = 30 × 14/18 × 14 = 420/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
70/84 = 70 × 3/84 × 3 = 210/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/252 - 210/252 = 420 - 210/252 = 210/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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