Subtract 7/30 from 30/63
30/63 - 7/30 is 17/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 30 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
30/63 = 30 × 10/63 × 10 = 300/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
7/30 = 7 × 21/30 × 21 = 147/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/630 - 147/630 = 300 - 147/630 = 153/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/70
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