Subtract 5/7 from 7/30
7/30 - 5/7 is -101/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
7/30 = 7 × 7/30 × 7 = 49/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
5/7 = 5 × 30/7 × 30 = 150/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/210 - 150/210 = 49 - 150/210 = -101/210
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