Subtract 30/9 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 3 3/9
42/5 - 30/9 is 76/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
42/5 = 42 × 9/5 × 9 = 378/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
30/9 = 30 × 5/9 × 5 = 150/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/45 - 150/45 = 378 - 150/45 = 228/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/15
- In mixed form: 51/15
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