Subtract 3/5 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 3/5
70/30 - 3/5 is 26/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
70/30 = 70 × 1/30 × 1 = 70/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
3/5 = 3 × 6/5 × 6 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/30 - 18/30 = 70 - 18/30 = 52/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
- In mixed form: 111/15
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