Subtract 7/30 from 72/24
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 7/30
72/24 - 7/30 is 83/30.
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,
72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/120 - 28/120 = 360 - 28/120 = 332/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/30
- In mixed form: 223/30
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