Subtract 9/4 from 30/8
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 2 1/4
308 - 94 is 32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 4 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
308 = 30 × 18 × 1 = 308 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
94 = 9 × 24 × 2 = 188 - Subtract the two like fractions:
308 - 188 = 30 - 188 = 128 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32
- In mixed form: 112
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