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Subtract 4/7 from 30/5

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 4/7

30/5 - 4/7 is 38/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    30/5 = 30 × 7/5 × 7 = 210/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    4/7 = 4 × 5/7 × 5 = 20/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/35 - 20/35 = 210 - 20/35 = 190/35
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/7
  6. In mixed form: 53/7

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