Subtract 90/30 from 25/7
1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 3 0/30
25/7 - 90/30 is 4/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
25/7 = 25 × 30/7 × 30 = 750/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
90/30 = 90 × 7/30 × 7 = 630/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/210 - 630/210 = 750 - 630/210 = 120/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/7
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