Subtract 9/40 from 30/70
30/70 - 9/40 is 57/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
30/70 = 30 × 4/70 × 4 = 120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/280 - 63/280 = 120 - 63/280 = 57/280
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