Subtract 54/84 from 30/72
30/72 - 54/84 is -19/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
54/84 = 54 × 6/84 × 6 = 324/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/504 - 324/504 = 210 - 324/504 = -114/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/84
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