Subtract 63/24 from 72/30
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 2 15/24
72/30 - 63/24 is -9/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
72/30 = 72 × 4/30 × 4 = 288/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
63/24 = 63 × 5/24 × 5 = 315/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/120 - 315/120 = 288 - 315/120 = -27/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/40
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