Subtract 36/24 from 6/30, Solve 6/30

Subtract 36/24 from 6/30

1^st number: 6/30, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

6/30 - 36/24 is -13/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/120 - 180/120 = 24 - 180/120 = -156/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/10

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