Subtract 12/35 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 12/35
70/30 - 12/35 is 209/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 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 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/210 - 72/210 = 490 - 72/210 = 418/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/105
- In mixed form: 1104/105
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