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Subtract 42/7 from 30/5

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 6 0/7

30/5 - 42/7 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    30/5 = 30 × 7/5 × 7 = 210/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    42/7 = 42 × 5/7 × 5 = 210/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/35 - 210/35 = 210 - 210/35 = 0/35
  5. The answer is 0

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