Subtract 6/70 from 56/30
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 6/70
56/30 - 6/70 is 187/105.
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,
56/30 = 56 × 7/30 × 7 = 392/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/210 - 18/210 = 392 - 18/210 = 374/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/105
- In mixed form: 182/105
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