Subtract 84/30 from 3/9
1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 2 24/30
3/9 - 84/30 is -37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
3/9 = 3 × 10/9 × 10 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
84/30 = 84 × 3/30 × 3 = 252/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 252/90 = 30 - 252/90 = -222/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/15
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