Subtract 30/24 from 10/30
1st number: 10/30, 2nd number: 1 6/24
10/30 - 30/24 is -11/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
10/30 = 10 × 4/30 × 4 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/120 - 150/120 = 40 - 150/120 = -110/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/12
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