Subtract 18/70 from 30/8
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 18/70
30/8 - 18/70 is 489/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
30/8 = 30 × 35/8 × 35 = 1050/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
18/70 = 18 × 4/70 × 4 = 72/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/280 - 72/280 = 1050 - 72/280 = 978/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 489/140
- In mixed form: 369/140
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