Subtract 3/15 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 3/15
42/6 - 3/15 is 34/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 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 15 × 2 = 30,
3/15 = 3 × 2/15 × 2 = 6/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/30 - 6/30 = 210 - 6/30 = 204/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/5
- In mixed form: 64/5
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