Subtract 28/30 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 28/30
9/2 - 28/30 is 107/30.
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,
9/2 = 9 × 15/2 × 15 = 135/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
28/30 = 28 × 1/30 × 1 = 28/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/30 - 28/30 = 135 - 28/30 = 107/30 - In mixed form: 317/30
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