Subtract 15/20 from 30/7
1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 15/20
30/7 - 15/20 is 99/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
30/7 = 30 × 20/7 × 20 = 600/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/140 - 105/140 = 600 - 105/140 = 495/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/28
- In mixed form: 315/28
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