Subtract 2/72 from 30/84
30/84 - 2/72 is 83/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
30/84 = 30 × 6/84 × 6 = 180/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/504 - 14/504 = 180 - 14/504 = 166/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/252
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