Subtract 40/12 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 3 4/12
30/3 - 40/12 is 20/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
30/3 = 30 × 4/3 × 4 = 120/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
40/12 = 40 × 1/12 × 1 = 40/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/12 - 40/12 = 120 - 40/12 = 80/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
- In mixed form: 62/3
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