Subtract 9/30 from 8/12
812 - 930 is 1130.
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,
812 = 8 × 512 × 5 = 4060 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
930 = 9 × 230 × 2 = 1860 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4060 - 1860 = 40 - 1860 = 2260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1130
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