Subtract 12/24 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 12/24
35/30 - 12/24 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
35/30 = 35 × 4/30 × 4 = 140/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/120 - 60/120 = 140 - 60/120 = 80/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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