Subtract 27/30 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 27/30
42/8 - 27/30 is 87/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
42/8 = 42 × 15/8 × 15 = 630/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/120 - 108/120 = 630 - 108/120 = 522/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/20
- In mixed form: 47/20
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