Subtract 20/30 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 20/30
40/2 - 20/30 is 58/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
40/2 = 40 × 15/2 × 15 = 600/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
20/30 = 20 × 1/30 × 1 = 20/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/30 - 20/30 = 600 - 20/30 = 580/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/3
- In mixed form: 191/3
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