Subtract 5/30 from 70/21
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 5/30
70/21 - 5/30 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
70/21 = 70 × 10/21 × 10 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/210 - 35/210 = 700 - 35/210 = 665/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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