Subtract 15/20 from 84/30
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 15/20
84/30 - 15/20 is 41/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
84/30 = 84 × 2/30 × 2 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 45/60 = 168 - 45/60 = 123/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/20
- In mixed form: 21/20
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