Subtract 30/8 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 3 6/8
2/9 - 30/8 is -127/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
2/9 = 2 × 8/9 × 8 = 16/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/72 - 270/72 = 16 - 270/72 = -254/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/36
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