Subtract 30/18 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 1 12/18
70/30 - 30/18 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/90 - 150/90 = 210 - 150/90 = 60/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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