Subtract 8/40 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 8/40
50/30 - 8/40 is 22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/120 - 24/120 = 200 - 24/120 = 176/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
- In mixed form: 17/15
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