Subtract 49/9 from 30/4, Solve 7 2/4

Subtract 49/9 from 30/4

1^st number: 7 2/4, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

30/4 - 49/9 is 37/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
30/4 = 30 × 9/4 × 9 = 270/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
49/9 = 49 × 4/9 × 4 = 196/36
Subtract the two like fractions:
270/36 - 196/36 = 270 - 196/36 = 74/36
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18

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