Subtract 54/12 from 7/30
1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 4 6/12
7/30 - 54/12 is -64/15.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/60 - 270/60 = 14 - 270/60 = -256/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/15
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