Subtract 21/25 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 21/25
304 - 2125 is 33350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
304 = 30 × 254 × 25 = 750100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
2125 = 21 × 425 × 4 = 84100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750100 - 84100 = 750 - 84100 = 666100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33350
- In mixed form: 63350
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