Subtract 15/75 from 42/30
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 15/75
42/30 - 15/75 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/150 - 30/150 = 210 - 30/150 = 180/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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