Subtract 30/36 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 30/36
8/5 - 30/36 is 23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
8/5 = 8 × 36/5 × 36 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/180 - 150/180 = 288 - 150/180 = 138/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30
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