Subtract 36/24 from 24/30
1st number: 24/30, 2nd number: 1 12/24
24/30 - 36/24 is -7/10.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 4/30 × 4 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/120 - 180/120 = 96 - 180/120 = -84/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10
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