Write the mixed numbers as an improper fraction.
Rewrite the expression
\
To subtract fractions the denominators must be equal.
\Find the least common denominator (LCD).
\Write the prime factorization of each denominator.
\Multiply the highest power of each factor in either number.
\LCD of the fractions is 30.
Rewrite the equivalent fractions using the LCD.
\Rewrite the expression using the LCD.
\
Denominators are same, write difference of numerators over denominator.
Subtract the numerators.
\
Simplify the expression.
\Rewrite the improper fraction
\ as a mixed number.
Begin by dividing 236 by 30. The remainder will be the numerator of the
\mixed number’s fraction.
\
The difference is . \ \