Subtract 63/5 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 12 3/5
42/6 - 63/5 is -28/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 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 5 × 6 = 30,
63/5 = 63 × 6/5 × 6 = 378/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/30 - 378/30 = 210 - 378/30 = -168/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/5
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