Subtract 40/30 from 54/42
1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 1 10/30
54/42 - 40/30 is -1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
54/42 = 54 × 5/42 × 5 = 270/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/210 - 280/210 = 270 - 280/210 = -10/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21
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