Subtract 9/30 from 72/84
72/84 - 9/30 is 39/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
72/84 = 72 × 5/84 × 5 = 360/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
9/30 = 9 × 14/30 × 14 = 126/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/420 - 126/420 = 360 - 126/420 = 234/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/70
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