Subtract 4/10 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 4/10
73 - 410 is 2915.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
73 = 7 × 103 × 10 = 7030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
410 = 4 × 310 × 3 = 1230 - Subtract the two fractions:
7030 - 1230 = 70 - 1230 = 5830 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2915
- In mixed form: 11415
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