Subtract 30/70 from 80/2
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 30/70
80/2 - 30/70 is 277/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
80/2 = 80 × 35/2 × 35 = 2800/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
30/70 = 30 × 1/70 × 1 = 30/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/70 - 30/70 = 2800 - 30/70 = 2770/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 277/7
- In mixed form: 394/7
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