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Subtract 42/63 from 30/5

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 42/63

30/5 - 42/63 is 16/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    30/5 = 30 × 63/5 × 63 = 1890/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    42/63 = 42 × 5/63 × 5 = 210/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1890/315 - 210/315 = 1890 - 210/315 = 1680/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  6. In mixed form: 51/3

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