Subtract 30/15 from 24/30
1st number: 24/30, 2nd number: 2 0/15
24/30 - 30/15 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
24/30 = 24 × 1/30 × 1 = 24/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
30/15 = 30 × 2/15 × 2 = 60/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/30 - 60/30 = 24 - 60/30 = -36/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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