Subtract 75/30 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 2 15/30
35/24 - 75/30 is -25/24.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 4/30 × 4 = 300/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/120 - 300/120 = 175 - 300/120 = -125/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/24
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