Subtract 84/30 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 2 24/30
12/2 - 84/30 is 16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
12/2 = 12 × 15/2 × 15 = 180/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
84/30 = 84 × 1/30 × 1 = 84/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/30 - 84/30 = 180 - 84/30 = 96/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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