Subtract 35/30 from 4/10
1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 1 5/30
410 - 3530 is -2330.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
410 = 4 × 310 × 3 = 1230 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
3530 = 35 × 130 × 1 = 3530 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1230 - 3530 = 12 - 3530 = -2330
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