Subtract 60/24 from 2/30, Solve 2/30

Subtract 60/24 from 2/30

1^st number: 2/30, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

2/30 - 60/24 is -73/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
60/24 = 60 × 5/24 × 5 = 300/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
8/120 - 300/120 = 8 - 300/120 = -292/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/30

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