Subtract 8/30 from 6/12
6/12 - 8/30 is 7/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/60 - 16/60 = 30 - 16/60 = 14/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/30
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