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Subtract 3/30 from 42/24

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 3/30

42/24 - 3/30 is 33/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    3/30 = 3 × 4/30 × 4 = 12/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/120 - 12/120 = 210 - 12/120 = 198/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/20
  6. In mixed form: 113/20

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