Subtract 3/4 from 10/30
10/30 - 3/4 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
3/4 = 3 × 15/4 × 15 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/60 - 45/60 = 20 - 45/60 = -25/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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