Subtract 42/60 from 30/10
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 42/60
30/10 - 42/60 is 23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
30/10 = 30 × 6/10 × 6 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 42/60 = 180 - 42/60 = 138/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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