Subtract 54/30 from 8/40
1st number: 8/40, 2nd number: 1 24/30
8/40 - 54/30 is -8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
54/30 = 54 × 4/30 × 4 = 216/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/120 - 216/120 = 24 - 216/120 = -192/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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