Subtract 3/42 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 3/42
70/30 - 3/42 is 95/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 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 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/210 - 15/210 = 490 - 15/210 = 475/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/42
- In mixed form: 211/42
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