Subtract 6/30 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 6/30
35/24 - 6/30 is 151/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/120 - 24/120 = 175 - 24/120 = 151/120 - In mixed form: 131/120
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