Subtract 30/7 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 4 2/7
35/5 - 30/7 is 19/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
35/5 = 35 × 7/5 × 7 = 245/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
30/7 = 30 × 5/7 × 5 = 150/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/35 - 150/35 = 245 - 150/35 = 95/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/7
- In mixed form: 25/7
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