Subtract 18/8 from 42/30
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 2 2/8
42/30 - 18/8 is -17/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
18/8 = 18 × 15/8 × 15 = 270/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/120 - 270/120 = 168 - 270/120 = -102/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/20
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