Subtract 40/84 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 40/84
70/30 - 40/84 is 13/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
70/30 = 70 × 14/30 × 14 = 980/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
40/84 = 40 × 5/84 × 5 = 200/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/420 - 200/420 = 980 - 200/420 = 780/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
- In mixed form: 16/7
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