Subtract 4/30 from 5/24
5/24 - 4/30 is 3/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/120 - 16/120 = 25 - 16/120 = 9/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/40
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