Subtract 84/15 from 1/30
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 5 9/15
1/30 - 84/15 is -167/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
1/30 = 1 × 1/30 × 1 = 1/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
84/15 = 84 × 2/15 × 2 = 168/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/30 - 168/30 = 1 - 168/30 = -167/30
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