Subtract 24/36 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 24/36
75/30 - 24/36 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
75/30 = 75 × 6/30 × 6 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/180 - 120/180 = 450 - 120/180 = 330/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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