Subtract 2/4 from 5/30
5/30 - 2/4 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/60 - 30/60 = 10 - 30/60 = -20/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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