Subtract 24/72 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 24/72
30/16 - 24/72 is 37/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
30/16 = 30 × 9/16 × 9 = 270/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
24/72 = 24 × 2/72 × 2 = 48/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/144 - 48/144 = 270 - 48/144 = 222/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/24
- In mixed form: 113/24
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