Subtract 20/14 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 1 6/14
70/30 - 20/14 is 19/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 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 14 × 15 = 210,
20/14 = 20 × 15/14 × 15 = 300/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/210 - 300/210 = 490 - 300/210 = 190/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/21
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