Subtract 2/72 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 2/72
30/24 - 2/72 is 11/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
30/24 = 30 × 3/24 × 3 = 90/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/72 - 2/72 = 90 - 2/72 = 88/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
- In mixed form: 12/9
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