Subtract 2/10 from 42/30
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 2/10
42/30 - 2/10 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
42/30 = 42 × 1/30 × 1 = 42/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/30 - 6/30 = 42 - 6/30 = 36/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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