Subtract 2/30 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 2/30
40/8 - 2/30 is 74/15.
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,
40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/120 - 8/120 = 600 - 8/120 = 592/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/15
- In mixed form: 414/15
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