Subtract 27/30 from 42/7
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 27/30
42/7 - 27/30 is 51/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
42/7 = 42 × 30/7 × 30 = 1260/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/210 - 189/210 = 1260 - 189/210 = 1071/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/10
- In mixed form: 51/10
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