Subtract 10/80 from 18/30
18/30 - 10/80 is 19/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
18/30 = 18 × 8/30 × 8 = 144/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/240 - 30/240 = 144 - 30/240 = 114/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/40
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