Subtract 20/30 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 20/30
8/2 - 20/30 is 10/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
8/2 = 8 × 15/2 × 15 = 120/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
20/30 = 20 × 1/30 × 1 = 20/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/30 - 20/30 = 120 - 20/30 = 100/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
- In mixed form: 31/3
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