Subtract 72/84 from 1/30
1/30 - 72/84 is -173/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
1/30 = 1 × 14/30 × 14 = 14/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
72/84 = 72 × 5/84 × 5 = 360/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/420 - 360/420 = 14 - 360/420 = -346/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/210
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