Subtract 7/30 from 4/6
46 - 730 is 1330.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
46 = 4 × 56 × 5 = 2030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
730 = 7 × 130 × 1 = 730 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2030 - 730 = 20 - 730 = 1330
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