Subtract 42/4 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 10 2/4
2/30 - 42/4 is -313/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
42/4 = 42 × 15/4 × 15 = 630/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/60 - 630/60 = 4 - 630/60 = -626/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -313/30
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