Subtract 7/30 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 7/30
70/20 - 7/30 is 49/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
70/20 = 70 × 3/20 × 3 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/60 - 14/60 = 210 - 14/60 = 196/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/15
- In mixed form: 34/15
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