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Subtract 60/36 from 1/30

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 24/36

1/30 - 60/36 is -49/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    1/30 = 1 × 6/30 × 6 = 6/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/180 - 300/180 = 6 - 300/180 = -294/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/30

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