Subtract 6/70 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 6/70
50/30 - 6/70 is 166/105.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/210 - 18/210 = 350 - 18/210 = 332/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/105
- In mixed form: 161/105
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