Subtract 20/80 from 30/10
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 20/80
30/10 - 20/80 is 11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
30/10 = 30 × 8/10 × 8 = 240/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
20/80 = 20 × 1/80 × 1 = 20/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/80 - 20/80 = 240 - 20/80 = 220/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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