Subtract 36/12 from 6/30
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 3 0/12
6/30 - 36/12 is -14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
6/30 = 6 × 2/30 × 2 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/60 - 180/60 = 12 - 180/60 = -168/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/5
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