Subtract 90/12 from 42/30
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 7 6/12
42/30 - 90/12 is -61/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
90/12 = 90 × 5/12 × 5 = 450/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/60 - 450/60 = 84 - 450/60 = -366/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/10
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