Subtract 54/30 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 1 24/30
12/4 - 54/30 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
54/30 = 54 × 2/30 × 2 = 108/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 108/60 = 180 - 108/60 = 72/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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