Subtract 5/35 from 30/21
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 5/35
30/21 - 5/35 is 9/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
30/21 = 30 × 5/21 × 5 = 150/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
5/35 = 5 × 3/35 × 3 = 15/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/105 - 15/105 = 150 - 15/105 = 135/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
- In mixed form: 12/7
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