Subtract 8/30 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 8/30
27/8 - 8/30 is 373/120.
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,
27/8 = 27 × 15/8 × 15 = 405/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/120 - 32/120 = 405 - 32/120 = 373/120 - In mixed form: 313/120
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