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Subtract 30/7 from 6/10

1st number: 6/10, 2nd number: 4 2/7

6/10 - 30/7 is -129/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 7 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    6/10 = 6 × 7/10 × 7 = 42/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    30/7 = 30 × 10/7 × 10 = 300/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/70 - 300/70 = 42 - 300/70 = -258/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -129/35

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