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Subtract 2/8 from 12/30

12/30 - 2/8 is 3/20.

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,
    12/30 = 12 × 4/30 × 4 = 48/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/120 - 30/120 = 48 - 30/120 = 18/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20

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