Subtract 7/30 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 7/30
20/4 - 7/30 is 143/30.
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,
20/4 = 20 × 15/4 × 15 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/60 - 14/60 = 300 - 14/60 = 286/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/30
- In mixed form: 423/30
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