Subtract 30/6 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 5 0/6
6/4 - 30/6 is -7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
6/4 = 6 × 3/4 × 3 = 18/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
30/6 = 30 × 2/6 × 2 = 60/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/12 - 60/12 = 18 - 60/12 = -42/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/2
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