Subtract 40/12 from 30/8
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 3 4/12
30/8 - 40/12 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 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 12 × 2 = 24,
40/12 = 40 × 2/12 × 2 = 80/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/24 - 80/24 = 90 - 80/24 = 10/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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