Subtract 42/6 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 7 0/6
42/5 - 42/6 is 7/5.
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,
42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/30 - 210/30 = 252 - 210/30 = 42/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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