Subtract 30/6 from 4/10
1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 5 0/6
4/10 - 30/6 is -23/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
30/6 = 30 × 5/6 × 5 = 150/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/30 - 150/30 = 12 - 150/30 = -138/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/5
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