Subtract 84/30 from 30/72
1st number: 30/72, 2nd number: 2 24/30
30/72 - 84/30 is -143/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
84/30 = 84 × 12/30 × 12 = 1008/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/360 - 1008/360 = 150 - 1008/360 = -858/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/60
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