Subtract 12/24 from 30/8
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 12/24
30/8 - 12/24 is 13/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
30/8 = 30 × 3/8 × 3 = 90/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/24 - 12/24 = 90 - 12/24 = 78/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/4
- In mixed form: 31/4
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