Subtract 20/30 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 20/30
45/8 - 20/30 is 119/24.
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,
45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
20/30 = 20 × 4/30 × 4 = 80/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/120 - 80/120 = 675 - 80/120 = 595/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/24
- In mixed form: 423/24
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