Subtract 70/24 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 2 22/24
2/30 - 70/24 is -57/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/120 - 350/120 = 8 - 350/120 = -342/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/20
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