Subtract 7/30 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 7/30
42/25 - 7/30 is 217/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
42/25 = 42 × 6/25 × 6 = 252/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/150 - 35/150 = 252 - 35/150 = 217/150 - In mixed form: 167/150
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