Subtract 6/42 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 6/42
45/15 - 6/42 is 20/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
45/15 = 45 × 14/15 × 14 = 630/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/210 - 30/210 = 630 - 30/210 = 600/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
- In mixed form: 26/7
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