Subtract 6/12 from 2/30
2/30 - 6/12 is -13/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/60 - 30/60 = 4 - 30/60 = -26/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/30
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