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Subtract 8/30 from 30/18

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 8/30

30/18 - 8/30 is 7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/90 - 24/90 = 150 - 24/90 = 126/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  6. In mixed form: 12/5

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