Subtract 27/30 from 12/8
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 27/30
12/8 - 27/30 is 3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/120 - 108/120 = 180 - 108/120 = 72/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5
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