Subtract 9/70 from 30/21
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 9/70
30/21 - 9/70 is 13/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
30/21 = 30 × 10/21 × 10 = 300/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/210 - 27/210 = 300 - 27/210 = 273/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
- In mixed form: 13/10
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