Subtract 25/30 from 70/4
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 25/30
70/4 - 25/30 is 50/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
70/4 = 70 × 15/4 × 15 = 1050/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
25/30 = 25 × 2/30 × 2 = 50/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/60 - 50/60 = 1050 - 50/60 = 1000/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/3
- In mixed form: 162/3
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