Subtract 21/30 from 8/20
8/20 - 21/30 is -3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
21/30 = 21 × 2/30 × 2 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/60 - 42/60 = 24 - 42/60 = -18/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10
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