Subtract 12/30 from 70/36
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 12/30
70/36 - 12/30 is 139/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
12/30 = 12 × 6/30 × 6 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/180 - 72/180 = 350 - 72/180 = 278/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/90
- In mixed form: 149/90
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