Subtract 8/30 from 48/18
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 8/30
48/18 - 8/30 is 12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
48/18 = 48 × 5/18 × 5 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/90 - 24/90 = 240 - 24/90 = 216/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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