Subtract 28/30 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 28/30
42/8 - 28/30 is 259/60.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 4/30 × 4 = 112/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/120 - 112/120 = 630 - 112/120 = 518/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/60
- In mixed form: 419/60
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