Subtract 6/3 from 30/70
1st number: 30/70, 2nd number: 2 0/3
30/70 - 6/3 is -11/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 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 3 × 70 = 210,
6/3 = 6 × 70/3 × 70 = 420/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/210 - 420/210 = 90 - 420/210 = -330/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/7
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