Subtract 30/5 from 2/24, Solve 2/24

Subtract 30/5 from 2/24

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

2/24 - 30/5 is -71/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
30/5 = 30 × 24/5 × 24 = 720/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/120 - 720/120 = 10 - 720/120 = -710/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/12

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