Subtract 24/84 from 30/5, Solve 6 0/5

Subtract 24/84 from 30/5

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 24/84

30/5 - 24/84 is 40/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
30/5 = 30 × 84/5 × 84 = 2520/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/420 - 120/420 = 2520 - 120/420 = 2400/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/7
In mixed form: 55/7

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