Subtract 24/30 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 24/30
75/12 - 24/30 is 109/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
75/12 = 75 × 5/12 × 5 = 375/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
24/30 = 24 × 2/30 × 2 = 48/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/60 - 48/60 = 375 - 48/60 = 327/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/20
- In mixed form: 59/20
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