Subtract 2/40 from 80/30
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 2/40
80/30 - 2/40 is 157/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
80/30 = 80 × 4/30 × 4 = 320/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/120 - 6/120 = 320 - 6/120 = 314/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/60
- In mixed form: 237/60
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