Subtract 18/30 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 18/30
70/25 - 18/30 is 11/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
70/25 = 70 × 6/25 × 6 = 420/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
18/30 = 18 × 5/30 × 5 = 90/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/150 - 90/150 = 420 - 90/150 = 330/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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