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Subtract 6/36 from 30/4

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 6/36

30/4 - 6/36 is 22/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    30/4 = 30 × 9/4 × 9 = 270/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/36 - 6/36 = 270 - 6/36 = 264/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
  6. In mixed form: 71/3

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