Subtract 14/5 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 2 4/5
30/4 - 14/5 is 47/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 5 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 5 × 4 = 20,
14/5 = 14 × 4/5 × 4 = 56/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/20 - 56/20 = 150 - 56/20 = 94/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/10
- In mixed form: 47/10
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