Subtract 2/5 from 42/75
42/75 - 2/5 is 4/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
42/75 = 42 × 1/75 × 1 = 42/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
2/5 = 2 × 15/5 × 15 = 30/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/75 - 30/75 = 42 - 30/75 = 12/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/25
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