Subtract 50/7 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 7 1/7
30/4 - 50/7 is 5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 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 7 × 4 = 28,
50/7 = 50 × 4/7 × 4 = 200/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/28 - 200/28 = 210 - 200/28 = 10/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14
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