Subtract 30/18 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 1 12/18
20/8 - 30/18 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
20/8 = 20 × 9/8 × 9 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
30/18 = 30 × 4/18 × 4 = 120/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 120/72 = 180 - 120/72 = 60/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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