Subtract 36/30 from 32/42
1st number: 32/42, 2nd number: 1 6/30
32/42 - 36/30 is -46/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
32/42 = 32 × 5/42 × 5 = 160/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
36/30 = 36 × 7/30 × 7 = 252/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/210 - 252/210 = 160 - 252/210 = -92/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/105
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