Subtract 42/30 from 2/10
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 12/30
2/10 - 42/30 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
42/30 = 42 × 1/30 × 1 = 42/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/30 - 42/30 = 6 - 42/30 = -36/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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