Subtract 20/18 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 1 2/18
30/24 - 20/18 is 5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
20/18 = 20 × 4/18 × 4 = 80/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/72 - 80/72 = 90 - 80/72 = 10/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36
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