Subtract 1/15 from 8/30
8/30 - 1/15 is 1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
8/30 = 8 × 1/30 × 1 = 8/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/30 - 2/30 = 8 - 2/30 = 6/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5
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