Subtract 10/21 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 10/21
70/30 - 10/21 is 13/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
70/30 = 70 × 7/30 × 7 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
10/21 = 10 × 10/21 × 10 = 100/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/210 - 100/210 = 490 - 100/210 = 390/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
- In mixed form: 16/7
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