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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    42/14 = 42 × 15/14 × 15 = 630/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/210 - 35/210 = 630 - 35/210 = 595/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
  6. In mixed form: 25/6

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