Subtract 2/30 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 2/30
20/8 - 2/30 is 73/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/120 - 8/120 = 300 - 8/120 = 292/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/30
- In mixed form: 213/30
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