Subtract 35/8 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 4 3/8
30/5 - 35/8 is 13/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
30/5 = 30 × 8/5 × 8 = 240/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
35/8 = 35 × 5/8 × 5 = 175/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/40 - 175/40 = 240 - 175/40 = 65/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
- In mixed form: 15/8
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