Answers

Subtract 4/8 from 40/30

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 4/8

40/30 - 4/8 is 5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/120 - 60/120 = 160 - 60/120 = 100/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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