Subtract 30/8 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 3 6/8
7/6 - 30/8 is -31/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
7/6 = 7 × 4/6 × 4 = 28/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
30/8 = 30 × 3/8 × 3 = 90/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/24 - 90/24 = 28 - 90/24 = -62/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/12
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