Subtract 1/12 from 30/40
30/40 - 1/12 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
1/12 = 1 × 10/12 × 10 = 10/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 10/120 = 90 - 10/120 = 80/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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