Subtract 21/70 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 21/70
45/30 - 21/70 is 6/5.
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,
45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/210 - 63/210 = 315 - 63/210 = 252/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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