Subtract 5/20 from 42/30
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 5/20
42/30 - 5/20 is 23/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
42/30 = 42 × 2/30 × 2 = 84/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/60 - 15/60 = 84 - 15/60 = 69/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/20
- In mixed form: 13/20
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