Subtract 5/30 from 42/14
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 5/30
42/14 - 5/30 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
42/14 = 42 × 15/14 × 15 = 630/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/210 - 35/210 = 630 - 35/210 = 595/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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