Subtract 5/18 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 5/18
30/4 - 5/18 is 65/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 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 18 × 2 = 36,
5/18 = 5 × 2/18 × 2 = 10/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/36 - 10/36 = 270 - 10/36 = 260/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/9
- In mixed form: 72/9
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