Subtract 42/30 from 3/15
1st number: 3/15, 2nd number: 1 12/30
3/15 - 42/30 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
3/15 = 3 × 2/15 × 2 = 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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