Subtract 7/35 from 60/30
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 7/35
60/30 - 7/35 is 9/5.
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,
60/30 = 60 × 7/30 × 7 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/210 - 42/210 = 420 - 42/210 = 378/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
- In mixed form: 14/5
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