Answers

Subtract 40/8 from 20/30

1^st number: 20/30, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

20/30 - 40/8 is -13/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   20/30 = 20 × 4/30 × 4 = 80/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/120 - 600/120 = 80 - 600/120 = -520/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/3

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