Subtract 45/15 from 2/42
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 3 0/15
2/42 - 45/15 is -62/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
45/15 = 45 × 14/15 × 14 = 630/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/210 - 630/210 = 10 - 630/210 = -620/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/21
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