Subtract 24/30 from 5/2, Solve 2 1/2

Subtract 24/30 from 5/2

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 24/30

5/2 - 24/30 is 17/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
5/2 = 5 × 15/2 × 15 = 75/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
24/30 = 24 × 1/30 × 1 = 24/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
75/30 - 24/30 = 75 - 24/30 = 51/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10

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