Subtract 30/12 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 2 6/12
40/4 - 30/12 is 15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
40/4 = 40 × 3/4 × 3 = 120/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
30/12 = 30 × 1/12 × 1 = 30/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/12 - 30/12 = 120 - 30/12 = 90/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
- In mixed form: 71/2
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