Subtract 42/9 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 4 6/9
2/30 - 42/9 is -23/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
42/9 = 42 × 10/9 × 10 = 420/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/90 - 420/90 = 6 - 420/90 = -414/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/5
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