Subtract 20/30 from 70/18
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 20/30
70/18 - 20/30 is 29/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/90 - 60/90 = 350 - 60/90 = 290/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/9
- In mixed form: 32/9
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