Subtract 8/30 from 42/90
42/90 - 8/30 is 1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/90 - 24/90 = 42 - 24/90 = 18/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5
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