Subtract 25/42 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 25/42
30/2 - 25/42 is 605/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
30/2 = 30 × 21/2 × 21 = 630/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
25/42 = 25 × 1/42 × 1 = 25/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/42 - 25/42 = 630 - 25/42 = 605/42 - In mixed form: 1417/42
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