Subtract 15/10 from 30/7
1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 1 5/10
30/7 - 15/10 is 39/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
30/7 = 30 × 10/7 × 10 = 300/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
15/10 = 15 × 7/10 × 7 = 105/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/70 - 105/70 = 300 - 105/70 = 195/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/14
- In mixed form: 211/14
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