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Subtract 8/40 from 75/30

1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 8/40

75/30 - 8/40 is 23/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    75/30 = 75 × 4/30 × 4 = 300/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/120 - 24/120 = 300 - 24/120 = 276/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
  6. In mixed form: 23/10

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