Subtract 30/72 from 12/18
12/18 - 30/72 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
12/18 = 12 × 4/18 × 4 = 48/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/72 - 30/72 = 48 - 30/72 = 18/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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