Subtract 9/24 from 72/30
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 9/24
72/30 - 9/24 is 81/40.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/120 - 45/120 = 288 - 45/120 = 243/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/40
- In mixed form: 21/40
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