Subtract 72/30 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 2 12/30
3/2 - 72/30 is -9/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
3/2 = 3 × 15/2 × 15 = 45/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
72/30 = 72 × 1/30 × 1 = 72/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/30 - 72/30 = 45 - 72/30 = -27/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10
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