Subtract 18/70 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 18/70
50/30 - 18/70 is 148/105.
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,
50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/210 - 54/210 = 350 - 54/210 = 296/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/105
- In mixed form: 143/105
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