Subtract 5/4 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 1 1/4
30/9 - 5/4 is 25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
30/9 = 30 × 4/9 × 4 = 120/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
5/4 = 5 × 9/4 × 9 = 45/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/36 - 45/36 = 120 - 45/36 = 75/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
- In mixed form: 21/12
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