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Subtract 24/84 from 1/30

1/30 - 24/84 is -53/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    1/30 = 1 × 14/30 × 14 = 14/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/420 - 120/420 = 14 - 120/420 = -106/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/210

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