Subtract 10/70 from 32/30
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 10/70
32/30 - 10/70 is 97/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
32/30 = 32 × 7/30 × 7 = 224/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/210 - 30/210 = 224 - 30/210 = 194/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/105
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