Subtract 15/6 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 2 3/6
42/5 - 15/6 is 59/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
42/5 = 42 × 6/5 × 6 = 252/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
15/6 = 15 × 5/6 × 5 = 75/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/30 - 75/30 = 252 - 75/30 = 177/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/10
- In mixed form: 59/10
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