Subtract 24/70 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 24/70
30/9 - 24/70 is 314/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
30/9 = 30 × 70/9 × 70 = 2100/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
24/70 = 24 × 9/70 × 9 = 216/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/630 - 216/630 = 2100 - 216/630 = 1884/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 314/105
- In mixed form: 2104/105
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