Subtract 30/60 from 2/24
2/24 - 30/60 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
30/60 = 30 × 2/60 × 2 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/120 - 60/120 = 10 - 60/120 = -50/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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