Subtract 8/15 from 30/42
30/42 - 8/15 is 19/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
30/42 = 30 × 5/42 × 5 = 150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/210 - 112/210 = 150 - 112/210 = 38/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/105
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