Subtract 1/30 from 84/60
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 1/30
84/60 - 1/30 is 41/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
84/60 = 84 × 1/60 × 1 = 84/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/60 - 2/60 = 84 - 2/60 = 82/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/30
- In mixed form: 111/30
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