Subtract 30/4 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 7 2/4
90/10 - 30/4 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 4 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
90/10 = 90 × 2/10 × 2 = 180/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
30/4 = 30 × 5/4 × 5 = 150/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/20 - 150/20 = 180 - 150/20 = 30/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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