Subtract 1/42 from 30/18
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 1/42
30/18 - 1/42 is 23/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
30/18 = 30 × 7/18 × 7 = 210/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
1/42 = 1 × 3/42 × 3 = 3/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/126 - 3/126 = 210 - 3/126 = 207/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/14
- In mixed form: 19/14
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