Subtract 10/4 from 10/30
1st number: 10/30, 2nd number: 2 2/4
10/30 - 10/4 is -13/6.
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,
10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/60 - 150/60 = 20 - 150/60 = -130/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/6
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