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Subtract 12/4 from 1/30

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 3 0/4

1/30 - 12/4 is -89/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/60 - 180/60 = 2 - 180/60 = -178/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/30

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