Subtract 4/30 from 30/54
30/54 - 4/30 is 19/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
4/30 = 4 × 9/30 × 9 = 36/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/270 - 36/270 = 150 - 36/270 = 114/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/45
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