Subtract 42/5 from 2/6
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 8 2/5
2/6 - 42/5 is -121/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
42/5 = 42 × 6/5 × 6 = 252/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/30 - 252/30 = 10 - 252/30 = -242/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/15
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