Subtract 7/8 from 9/30
9/30 - 7/8 is -23/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
9/30 = 9 × 4/30 × 4 = 36/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/120 - 105/120 = 36 - 105/120 = -69/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/40
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