Subtract 5/42 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 5/42
15/3 - 5/42 is 205/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
15/3 = 15 × 14/3 × 14 = 210/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
5/42 = 5 × 1/42 × 1 = 5/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/42 - 5/42 = 210 - 5/42 = 205/42 - In mixed form: 437/42
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