(8)/(10)-(2)/(3) - subtract fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 8/10 - 2/3 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 30
• 8/10 = (3*8)/(3*10) = 24/30
• 2/3 = (2*10)/(3*10) = 20/30
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 8/10 - 2/3 = 24/30 - 20/30
• 24/30 - 20/30 = (24-20)/30
• (24-20)/30 = 4/30
• 4/30 = 2/15

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{8}{10 }-\frac{ 2}{3 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 30

$ \frac{8}{10 }= \frac{(3*8)}{(3*10)} =\frac{ 24}{30} $

$ \frac{2}{3 }= \frac{(2*10)}{(3*10)} =\frac{ 20}{30} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{8}{10 }-\frac{ 2}{3 }=\frac{ 24}{30 }-\frac{ 20}{30} $

$ \frac{24}{30 }-\frac{ 20}{30 }= \frac{(24-20)}{30} $

$ \frac{(24-20)}{30 }=\frac{ 4}{30} $

$ \frac{4}{30 }=\frac{ 2}{15} $

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