Subtract 42/30 from 40/7
1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 1 12/30
40/7 - 42/30 is 151/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
40/7 = 40 × 30/7 × 30 = 1200/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/210 - 294/210 = 1200 - 294/210 = 906/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/35
- In mixed form: 411/35
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