Subtract 64/30 from 70/7
1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 2 4/30
70/7 - 64/30 is 118/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
70/7 = 70 × 30/7 × 30 = 2100/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
64/30 = 64 × 7/30 × 7 = 448/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/210 - 448/210 = 2100 - 448/210 = 1652/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/15
- In mixed form: 713/15
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