Subtract 12/84 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 12/84
30/24 - 12/84 is 31/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
12/84 = 12 × 2/84 × 2 = 24/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/168 - 24/168 = 210 - 24/168 = 186/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/28
- In mixed form: 13/28
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