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Subtract 5/24 from 30/35

30/35 - 5/24 is 109/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    30/35 = 30 × 24/35 × 24 = 720/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/840 - 175/840 = 720 - 175/840 = 545/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/168

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