Subtract 30/75 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 30/75
70/20 - 30/75 is 31/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
70/20 = 70 × 15/20 × 15 = 1050/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
30/75 = 30 × 4/75 × 4 = 120/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/300 - 120/300 = 1050 - 120/300 = 930/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/10
- In mixed form: 31/10
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