Subtract 18/30 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 18/30
42/6 - 18/30 is 32/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
18/30 = 18 × 1/30 × 1 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/30 - 18/30 = 210 - 18/30 = 192/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
- In mixed form: 62/5
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