Subtract 9/35 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 9/35
30/4 - 9/35 is 507/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
30/4 = 30 × 35/4 × 35 = 1050/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/140 - 36/140 = 1050 - 36/140 = 1014/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 507/70
- In mixed form: 717/70
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