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Subtract 3/30 from 40/12

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 3/30

40/12 - 3/30 is 97/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    3/30 = 3 × 2/30 × 2 = 6/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/60 - 6/60 = 200 - 6/60 = 194/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/30
  6. In mixed form: 37/30

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