Answers

Subtract 18/70 from 40/30

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 18/70

40/30 - 18/70 is 113/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/210 - 54/210 = 280 - 54/210 = 226/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/105
6. In mixed form: 18/105

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