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Subtract 25/30 from 20/8

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 25/30

20/8 - 25/30 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    25/30 = 25 × 4/30 × 4 = 100/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/120 - 100/120 = 300 - 100/120 = 200/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  6. In mixed form: 12/3

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