Subtract 2/8 from 2/30
2/30 - 2/8 is -11/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/120 - 30/120 = 8 - 30/120 = -22/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/60
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