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Subtract 3/6 from 30/42

30/42 - 3/6 is 3/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    30/42 = 30 × 1/42 × 1 = 30/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    3/6 = 3 × 7/6 × 7 = 21/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/42 - 21/42 = 30 - 21/42 = 9/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14

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