Subtract 60/30 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 2 0/30
15/4 - 60/30 is 7/4.
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,
15/4 = 15 × 15/4 × 15 = 225/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
60/30 = 60 × 2/30 × 2 = 120/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/60 - 120/60 = 225 - 120/60 = 105/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
- In mixed form: 13/4
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