Subtract 42/30 from 15/24
1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 1 12/30
15/24 - 42/30 is -31/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/120 - 168/120 = 75 - 168/120 = -93/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/40
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