Subtract 6/4 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1 2/4
42/15 - 6/4 is 13/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
42/15 = 42 × 4/15 × 4 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
6/4 = 6 × 15/4 × 15 = 90/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 90/60 = 168 - 90/60 = 78/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
- In mixed form: 13/10
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