Subtract 84/42 from 3/30
1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 2 0/42
3/30 - 84/42 is -19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
84/42 = 84 × 5/42 × 5 = 420/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/210 - 420/210 = 21 - 420/210 = -399/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/10
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