Subtract 4/30 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 4/30
278 - 430 is 389120.
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,
278 = 27 × 158 × 15 = 405120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
430 = 4 × 430 × 4 = 16120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405120 - 16120 = 405 - 16120 = 389120 - In mixed form: 329120
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