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Subtract 1/30 from 84/36

1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 1/30

84/36 - 1/30 is 23/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 30 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    1/30 = 1 × 6/30 × 6 = 6/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/180 - 6/180 = 420 - 6/180 = 414/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
  6. In mixed form: 23/10

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