Answers

Subtract 15/30 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 15/30

42/6 - 15/30 is 13/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   15/30 = 15 × 1/30 × 1 = 15/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/30 - 15/30 = 210 - 15/30 = 195/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
6. In mixed form: 61/2

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