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Subtract 30/3 from 5/4

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 10 0/3

5/4 - 30/3 is -35/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    5/4 = 5 × 3/4 × 3 = 15/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    30/3 = 30 × 4/3 × 4 = 120/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/12 - 120/12 = 15 - 120/12 = -105/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/4

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