Subtract 3/20 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 3/20
70/30 - 3/20 is 131/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/60 - 9/60 = 140 - 9/60 = 131/60 - In mixed form: 211/60
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