Subtract 84/30 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 2 24/30
60/24 - 84/30 is -3/10.
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,
60/24 = 60 × 5/24 × 5 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
84/30 = 84 × 4/30 × 4 = 336/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/120 - 336/120 = 300 - 336/120 = -36/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10
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