Subtract 4/30 from 7/12
712 - 430 is 920.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
712 = 7 × 512 × 5 = 3560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
430 = 4 × 230 × 2 = 860 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3560 - 860 = 35 - 860 = 2760 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 920
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