Subtract 30/25 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 5/25
2/24 - 30/25 is -67/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
2/24 = 2 × 25/24 × 25 = 50/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
30/25 = 30 × 24/25 × 24 = 720/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/600 - 720/600 = 50 - 720/600 = -670/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/60
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