Subtract 4/10 from 25/30
25/30 - 4/10 is 13/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/30 - 12/30 = 25 - 12/30 = 13/30
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