Subtract 30/70 from 64/4
1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 30/70
64/4 - 30/70 is 109/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
64/4 = 64 × 35/4 × 35 = 2240/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
30/70 = 30 × 2/70 × 2 = 60/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/140 - 60/140 = 2240 - 60/140 = 2180/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/7
- In mixed form: 154/7
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