Subtract 30/24 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 1 6/24
30/5 - 30/24 is 19/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
30/5 = 30 × 24/5 × 24 = 720/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/120 - 150/120 = 720 - 150/120 = 570/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
- In mixed form: 43/4
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