Subtract 6/30 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 6/30
35/8 - 6/30 is 167/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
35/8 = 35 × 15/8 × 15 = 525/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/120 - 24/120 = 525 - 24/120 = 501/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/40
- In mixed form: 47/40
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