Subtract 20/30 from 6/8
6/8 - 20/30 is 1/12.
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,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
20/30 = 20 × 4/30 × 4 = 80/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 80/120 = 90 - 80/120 = 10/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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