Subtract 70/20 from 84/30
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 3 10/20
84/30 - 70/20 is -7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
84/30 = 84 × 2/30 × 2 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
70/20 = 70 × 3/20 × 3 = 210/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 210/60 = 168 - 210/60 = -42/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10
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