Subtract 10/24 from 30/72
30/72 - 10/24 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/72 - 30/72 = 30 - 30/72 = 0/72 - The answer is 0
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