Subtract 16/70 from 30/20
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 16/70
30/20 - 16/70 is 89/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
30/20 = 30 × 7/20 × 7 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
16/70 = 16 × 2/70 × 2 = 32/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 32/140 = 210 - 32/140 = 178/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/70
- In mixed form: 119/70
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