Subtract 25/30 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 25/30
84/24 - 25/30 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
25/30 = 25 × 4/30 × 4 = 100/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/120 - 100/120 = 420 - 100/120 = 320/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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