Subtract 24/84 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 24/84
30/25 - 24/84 is 32/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
30/25 = 30 × 84/25 × 84 = 2520/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/2100 - 600/2100 = 2520 - 600/2100 = 1920/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/35
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