Subtract 1/42 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 1/42
303 - 142 is 41942.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
303 = 30 × 143 × 14 = 42042 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
142 = 1 × 142 × 1 = 142 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42042 - 142 = 420 - 142 = 41942 - In mixed form: 94142
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