Subtract 8/24 from 30/10, Solve 3 0/10

Subtract 8/24 from 30/10

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 8/24

30/10 - 8/24 is 8/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
30/10 = 30 × 12/10 × 12 = 360/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/120 - 40/120 = 360 - 40/120 = 320/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3

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