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