Subtract 14/10 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 1 4/10
30/4 - 14/10 is 61/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 10 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
30/4 = 30 × 5/4 × 5 = 150/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
14/10 = 14 × 2/10 × 2 = 28/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/20 - 28/20 = 150 - 28/20 = 122/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/10
- In mixed form: 61/10
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