Subtract 3/35 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 3/35
75/30 - 3/35 is 169/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
75/30 = 75 × 7/30 × 7 = 525/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/210 - 18/210 = 525 - 18/210 = 507/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/70
- In mixed form: 229/70
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