Subtract 30/20 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 1 10/20
40/4 - 30/20 is 17/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
40/4 = 40 × 5/4 × 5 = 200/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
30/20 = 30 × 1/20 × 1 = 30/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/20 - 30/20 = 200 - 30/20 = 170/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/2
- In mixed form: 81/2
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