Subtract 4/30 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 4/30
458 - 430 is 659120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
458 = 45 × 158 × 15 = 675120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
430 = 4 × 430 × 4 = 16120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675120 - 16120 = 675 - 16120 = 659120 - In mixed form: 559120
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