Subtract 21/30 from 60/36
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 21/30
60/36 - 21/30 is 29/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
21/30 = 21 × 6/30 × 6 = 126/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/180 - 126/180 = 300 - 126/180 = 174/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/30
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