Subtract 5/42 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 5/42
302 - 542 is 62542.
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,
302 = 30 × 212 × 21 = 63042 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
542 = 5 × 142 × 1 = 542 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63042 - 542 = 630 - 542 = 62542 - In mixed form: 143742
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