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Subtract 4/30 from 9/8

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 4/30

9/8 - 4/30 is 119/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/120 - 16/120 = 135 - 16/120 = 119/120

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