Subtract 84/36 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 2 12/36
30/24 - 84/36 is -13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 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 36 × 2 = 72,
84/36 = 84 × 2/36 × 2 = 168/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/72 - 168/72 = 90 - 168/72 = -78/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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