Subtract 27/30 from 32/8, Solve 4 0/8

Subtract 27/30 from 32/8

1^st number: 4 0/8, 2^nd number: 27/30

32/8 - 27/30 is 31/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
32/8 = 32 × 15/8 × 15 = 480/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/120 - 108/120 = 480 - 108/120 = 372/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10

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