Subtract 30/40 from 7/30
7/30 - 30/40 is -31/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/120 - 90/120 = 28 - 90/120 = -62/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/60
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