Subtract 8/30 from 1/5
1/5 - 8/30 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
1/5 = 1 × 6/5 × 6 = 6/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
8/30 = 8 × 1/30 × 1 = 8/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/30 - 8/30 = 6 - 8/30 = -2/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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