Subtract 42/30 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 1 12/30
6/4 - 42/30 is 1/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
6/4 = 6 × 15/4 × 15 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
42/30 = 42 × 2/30 × 2 = 84/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/60 - 84/60 = 90 - 84/60 = 6/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10
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