Subtract 30/48 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 30/48
42/5 - 30/48 is 311/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
42/5 = 42 × 48/5 × 48 = 2016/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/240 - 150/240 = 2016 - 150/240 = 1866/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/40
- In mixed form: 731/40
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