Subtract 8/6 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 1 2/6
2/30 - 8/6 is -19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/30 - 40/30 = 2 - 40/30 = -38/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/15
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