Subtract 5/30 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 5/30
18/4 - 5/30 is 13/3.
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,
18/4 = 18 × 15/4 × 15 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/60 - 10/60 = 270 - 10/60 = 260/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/3
- In mixed form: 41/3
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