Subtract 5/30 from 6/7
6/7 - 5/30 is 29/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
6/7 = 6 × 30/7 × 30 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/210 - 35/210 = 180 - 35/210 = 145/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/42
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