Subtract 25/30 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 25/30
42/6 - 25/30 is 37/6.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/30 - 25/30 = 210 - 25/30 = 185/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/6
- In mixed form: 61/6
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