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Subtract 42/18 from 4/30

1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 2 6/18

4/30 - 42/18 is -11/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/90 - 210/90 = 12 - 210/90 = -198/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/5

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