Subtract 72/30 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 2 12/30
2/24 - 72/30 is -139/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
72/30 = 72 × 4/30 × 4 = 288/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/120 - 288/120 = 10 - 288/120 = -278/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/60
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