Subtract 1/30 from 48/8
1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 1/30
48/8 - 1/30 is 179/30.
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,
48/8 = 48 × 15/8 × 15 = 720/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/120 - 4/120 = 720 - 4/120 = 716/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/30
- In mixed form: 529/30
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