Subtract 42/30 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 1 12/30
14/8 - 42/30 is 7/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/120 - 168/120 = 210 - 168/120 = 42/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20
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