Subtract 1/40 from 12/30
12/30 - 1/40 is 3/8.
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,
12/30 = 12 × 4/30 × 4 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/120 - 3/120 = 48 - 3/120 = 45/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8
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