Subtract 2/30 from 84/48
1st number: 1 36/48, 2nd number: 2/30
84/48 - 2/30 is 101/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/240 - 16/240 = 420 - 16/240 = 404/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/60
- In mixed form: 141/60
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