Subtract 1/24 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 1/24
36/30 - 1/24 is 139/120.
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,
36/30 = 36 × 4/30 × 4 = 144/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/120 - 5/120 = 144 - 5/120 = 139/120 - In mixed form: 119/120
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