Subtract 36/48 from 42/30
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 36/48
42/30 - 36/48 is 13/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
42/30 = 42 × 8/30 × 8 = 336/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/240 - 180/240 = 336 - 180/240 = 156/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/20
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