Subtract 7/30 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 7/30
20/8 - 7/30 is 34/15.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/120 - 28/120 = 300 - 28/120 = 272/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/15
- In mixed form: 24/15
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