Subtract 5/30 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 5/30
40/8 - 5/30 is 29/6.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/120 - 20/120 = 600 - 20/120 = 580/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/6
- In mixed form: 45/6
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