Subtract 30/24 from 35/60
1st number: 35/60, 2nd number: 1 6/24
35/60 - 30/24 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
35/60 = 35 × 2/60 × 2 = 70/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/120 - 150/120 = 70 - 150/120 = -80/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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