Subtract 42/30 from 8/72
1st number: 8/72, 2nd number: 1 12/30
8/72 - 42/30 is -58/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
42/30 = 42 × 12/30 × 12 = 504/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/360 - 504/360 = 40 - 504/360 = -464/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/45
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