Subtract 30/8 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 3 6/8
30/4 - 30/8 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
30/4 = 30 × 2/4 × 2 = 60/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
30/8 = 30 × 1/8 × 1 = 30/8 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/8 - 30/8 = 60 - 30/8 = 30/8 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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