Subtract 42/30 from 18/25
1st number: 18/25, 2nd number: 1 12/30
18/25 - 42/30 is -17/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
18/25 = 18 × 6/25 × 6 = 108/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/150 - 210/150 = 108 - 210/150 = -102/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/25
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