Subtract 32/30 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 1 2/30
40/4 - 32/30 is 134/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
32/30 = 32 × 2/30 × 2 = 64/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/60 - 64/60 = 600 - 64/60 = 536/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 134/15
- In mixed form: 814/15
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