Subtract 42/6 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 7 0/6
12/5 - 42/6 is -23/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
12/5 = 12 × 6/5 × 6 = 72/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/30 - 210/30 = 72 - 210/30 = -138/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/5
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