Subtract 3/30 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 3/30
72/8 - 3/30 is 89/10.
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,
72/8 = 72 × 15/8 × 15 = 1080/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
3/30 = 3 × 4/30 × 4 = 12/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/120 - 12/120 = 1080 - 12/120 = 1068/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/10
- In mixed form: 89/10
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