Subtract 40/30 from 30/70
1st number: 30/70, 2nd number: 1 10/30
30/70 - 40/30 is -19/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
30/70 = 30 × 3/70 × 3 = 90/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/210 - 280/210 = 90 - 280/210 = -190/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/21
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