Subtract 5/42 from 30/28
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 5/42
30/28 - 5/42 is 20/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
30/28 = 30 × 3/28 × 3 = 90/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/84 - 10/84 = 90 - 10/84 = 80/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21
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