Subtract 4/30 from 25/9, Solve 2 7/9

Subtract 4/30 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 4/30

25/9 - 4/30 is 119/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
25/9 = 25 × 10/9 × 10 = 250/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
250/90 - 12/90 = 250 - 12/90 = 238/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/45
In mixed form: 229/45

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