Subtract 5/30 from 80/8
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 5/30
80/8 - 5/30 is 59/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
80/8 = 80 × 15/8 × 15 = 1200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/120 - 20/120 = 1200 - 20/120 = 1180/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/6
- In mixed form: 95/6
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