Subtract 8/9 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 8/9
30/15 - 8/9 is 10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
30/15 = 30 × 3/15 × 3 = 90/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/45 - 40/45 = 90 - 40/45 = 50/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
- In mixed form: 11/9
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