Subtract 15/30 from 40/4, Solve 10 0/4

Subtract 15/30 from 40/4

1^st number: 10 0/4, 2^nd number: 15/30

40/4 - 15/30 is 19/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
40/4 = 40 × 15/4 × 15 = 600/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60
Subtract the two like fractions:
600/60 - 30/60 = 600 - 30/60 = 570/60
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/2
In mixed form: 91/2

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