Subtract 8/20 from 30/48
30/48 - 8/20 is 9/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
8/20 = 8 × 12/20 × 12 = 96/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/240 - 96/240 = 150 - 96/240 = 54/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40
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