Subtract 36/24 from 3/30
1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 1 12/24
3/30 - 36/24 is -7/5.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 4/30 × 4 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/120 - 180/120 = 12 - 180/120 = -168/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/5
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