Subtract 30/90 from 84/4
1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 30/90
84/4 - 30/90 is 62/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
84/4 = 84 × 45/4 × 45 = 3780/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/180 - 60/180 = 3780 - 60/180 = 3720/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/3
- In mixed form: 202/3
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