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Subtract 10/30 from 20/4

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 10/30

20/4 - 10/30 is 14/3.

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,
    20/4 = 20 × 15/4 × 15 = 300/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/60 - 20/60 = 300 - 20/60 = 280/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  6. In mixed form: 42/3

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