Subtract 42/9 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 4 6/9
30/5 - 42/9 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
30/5 = 30 × 9/5 × 9 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
42/9 = 42 × 5/9 × 5 = 210/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/45 - 210/45 = 270 - 210/45 = 60/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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