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Subtract 3/30 from 15/8

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 3/30

15/8 - 3/30 is 71/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    3/30 = 3 × 4/30 × 4 = 12/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/120 - 12/120 = 225 - 12/120 = 213/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/40
  6. In mixed form: 131/40

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