Subtract 30/18 from 60/4
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 1 12/18
60/4 - 30/18 is 40/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
60/4 = 60 × 9/4 × 9 = 540/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
30/18 = 30 × 2/18 × 2 = 60/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/36 - 60/36 = 540 - 60/36 = 480/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
- In mixed form: 131/3
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