Subtract 1/30 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 1/30
21/8 - 1/30 is 311/120.
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,
21/8 = 21 × 15/8 × 15 = 315/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/120 - 4/120 = 315 - 4/120 = 311/120 - In mixed form: 271/120
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