Subtract 5/40 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 5/40
30/15 - 5/40 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
30/15 = 30 × 8/15 × 8 = 240/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/120 - 15/120 = 240 - 15/120 = 225/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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