Subtract 4/30 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 4/30
50/40 - 4/30 is 67/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/120 - 16/120 = 150 - 16/120 = 134/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/60
- In mixed form: 17/60
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