Subtract 42/14 from 25/30
1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 3 0/14
25/30 - 42/14 is -13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
42/14 = 42 × 15/14 × 15 = 630/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/210 - 630/210 = 175 - 630/210 = -455/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/6
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