Subtract 25/28 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 25/28
30/4 - 25/28 is 185/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
30/4 = 30 × 7/4 × 7 = 210/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
25/28 = 25 × 1/28 × 1 = 25/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/28 - 25/28 = 210 - 25/28 = 185/28 - In mixed form: 617/28
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