Subtract 72/70 from 8/30
1st number: 8/30, 2nd number: 1 2/70
8/30 - 72/70 is -16/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/210 - 216/210 = 56 - 216/210 = -160/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/21
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