Subtract 84/24 from 18/30
1st number: 18/30, 2nd number: 3 12/24
18/30 - 84/24 is -29/10.
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,
18/30 = 18 × 4/30 × 4 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/120 - 420/120 = 72 - 420/120 = -348/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/10
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