Subtract 42/30 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 1 12/30
15/8 - 42/30 is 19/40.
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,
15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/120 - 168/120 = 225 - 168/120 = 57/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/40
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