Subtract 14/30 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 14/30
20/8 - 14/30 is 61/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/120 - 56/120 = 300 - 56/120 = 244/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/30
- In mixed form: 21/30
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