Subtract 42/30 from 48/14
1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 1 12/30
48/14 - 42/30 is 71/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
48/14 = 48 × 15/14 × 15 = 720/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/210 - 294/210 = 720 - 294/210 = 426/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/35
- In mixed form: 21/35
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