Subtract 42/72 from 4/30
4/30 - 42/72 is -9/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
4/30 = 4 × 12/30 × 12 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/360 - 210/360 = 48 - 210/360 = -162/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20
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