Subtract 12/30 from 72/7
1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 12/30
72/7 - 12/30 is 346/35.
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,
72/7 = 72 × 30/7 × 30 = 2160/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/210 - 84/210 = 2160 - 84/210 = 2076/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 346/35
- In mixed form: 931/35
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