Subtract 8/24 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 8/24
75/30 - 8/24 is 13/6.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 4/30 × 4 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/120 - 40/120 = 300 - 40/120 = 260/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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