Subtract 84/3 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 28 0/3
2/30 - 84/3 is -419/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 3 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
84/3 = 84 × 10/3 × 10 = 840/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/30 - 840/30 = 2 - 840/30 = -838/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -419/15
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