Subtract 90/75 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 1 15/75
30/4 - 90/75 is 63/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
30/4 = 30 × 75/4 × 75 = 2250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
90/75 = 90 × 4/75 × 4 = 360/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/300 - 360/300 = 2250 - 360/300 = 1890/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/10
- In mixed form: 63/10
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