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Subtract 2/25 from 30/4

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 2/25

30/4 - 2/25 is 371/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    30/4 = 30 × 25/4 × 25 = 750/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    2/25 = 2 × 4/25 × 4 = 8/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    750/100 - 8/100 = 750 - 8/100 = 742/100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 371/50
  6. In mixed form: 721/50

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