Subtract 30/21 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 1 9/21
20/8 - 30/21 is 15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
20/8 = 20 × 21/8 × 21 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
30/21 = 30 × 8/21 × 8 = 240/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 240/168 = 420 - 240/168 = 180/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
- In mixed form: 11/14
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