Subtract 42/15 from 3/30
1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 2 12/15
3/30 - 42/15 is -27/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
3/30 = 3 × 1/30 × 1 = 3/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
42/15 = 42 × 2/15 × 2 = 84/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/30 - 84/30 = 3 - 84/30 = -81/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/10
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