Subtract 2/42 from 30/40
30/40 - 2/42 is 59/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
30/40 = 30 × 21/40 × 21 = 630/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
2/42 = 2 × 20/42 × 20 = 40/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/840 - 40/840 = 630 - 40/840 = 590/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/84
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