Subtract 2/84 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 2/84
35/30 - 2/84 is 8/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
35/30 = 35 × 14/30 × 14 = 490/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/420 - 10/420 = 490 - 10/420 = 480/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
- In mixed form: 11/7
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