Subtract 5/30 from 40/70
40/70 - 5/30 is 17/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/210 - 35/210 = 120 - 35/210 = 85/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/42
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