Subtract 10/50 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 10/50
30/4 - 10/50 is 73/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
30/4 = 30 × 25/4 × 25 = 750/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
10/50 = 10 × 2/50 × 2 = 20/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/100 - 20/100 = 750 - 20/100 = 730/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/10
- In mixed form: 73/10
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