Subtract 6/70 from 30/20
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 6/70
30/20 - 6/70 is 99/70.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 12/140 = 210 - 12/140 = 198/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/70
- In mixed form: 129/70
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