Subtract 2/8 from 40/30
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 2/8
40/30 - 2/8 is 13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/120 - 30/120 = 160 - 30/120 = 130/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
- In mixed form: 11/12
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