Subtract 60/36 from 2/30, Solve 2/30

Subtract 60/36 from 2/30

1^st number: 2/30, 2^nd number: 1 24/36

2/30 - 60/36 is -8/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
2/30 = 2 × 6/30 × 6 = 12/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/180 - 300/180 = 12 - 300/180 = -288/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5

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