Answers

Subtract 40/8 from 1/30

1^st number: 1/30, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

1/30 - 40/8 is -149/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/120 - 600/120 = 4 - 600/120 = -596/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/30

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