Subtract 42/75 from 30/20
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 42/75
30/20 - 42/75 is 47/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
30/20 = 30 × 15/20 × 15 = 450/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/300 - 168/300 = 450 - 168/300 = 282/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/50
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