Subtract 42/10 from 15/25
1st number: 15/25, 2nd number: 4 2/10
15/25 - 42/10 is -18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
15/25 = 15 × 2/25 × 2 = 30/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
42/10 = 42 × 5/10 × 5 = 210/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/50 - 210/50 = 30 - 210/50 = -180/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/5
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