Subtract 8/10 from 24/30
24/30 - 8/10 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
24/30 = 24 × 1/30 × 1 = 24/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/30 - 24/30 = 24 - 24/30 = 0/30 - The answer is 0
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