Subtract 24/90 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 24/90
30/4 - 24/90 is 217/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
30/4 = 30 × 45/4 × 45 = 1350/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/180 - 48/180 = 1350 - 48/180 = 1302/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/30
- In mixed form: 77/30
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