Subtract 24/30 from 9/2, Solve 4 1/2

Subtract 24/30 from 9/2

1^st number: 4 1/2, 2^nd number: 24/30

9/2 - 24/30 is 37/10.

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,
9/2 = 9 × 15/2 × 15 = 135/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
24/30 = 24 × 1/30 × 1 = 24/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
135/30 - 24/30 = 135 - 24/30 = 111/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10

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