Subtract 3/8 from 30/20
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 3/8
30/20 - 3/8 is 9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
30/20 = 30 × 2/20 × 2 = 60/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
3/8 = 3 × 5/8 × 5 = 15/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/40 - 15/40 = 60 - 15/40 = 45/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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