Subtract 7/30 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 7/30
82 - 730 is 11330.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
82 = 8 × 152 × 15 = 12030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
730 = 7 × 130 × 1 = 730 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12030 - 730 = 120 - 730 = 11330 - In mixed form: 32330
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