Subtract 7/35 from 6/30
6/30 - 7/35 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/210 - 42/210 = 42 - 42/210 = 0/210 - The answer is 0
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