Subtract 12/84 from 5/30
5/30 - 12/84 is 1/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
5/30 = 5 × 14/30 × 14 = 70/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/420 - 60/420 = 70 - 60/420 = 10/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/42
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