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Subtract 4/30 from 10/4

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

10/4 - 4/30 is 71/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/60 - 8/60 = 150 - 8/60 = 142/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/30
  6. In mixed form: 211/30

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