Subtract 72/4 from 1/30
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 18 0/4
1/30 - 72/4 is -539/30.
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,
1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
72/4 = 72 × 15/4 × 15 = 1080/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/60 - 1080/60 = 2 - 1080/60 = -1078/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -539/30
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