Subtract 30/25 from 4/24
1st number: 4/24, 2nd number: 1 5/25
4/24 - 30/25 is -31/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
4/24 = 4 × 25/24 × 25 = 100/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
30/25 = 30 × 24/25 × 24 = 720/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/600 - 720/600 = 100 - 720/600 = -620/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/30
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