Subtract 36/4 from 84/30
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 9 0/4
84/30 - 36/4 is -31/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
36/4 = 36 × 15/4 × 15 = 540/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 540/60 = 168 - 540/60 = -372/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/5
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