Subtract 42/21 from 2/10
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 2 0/21
2/10 - 42/21 is -9/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
2/10 = 2 × 21/10 × 21 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
42/21 = 42 × 10/21 × 10 = 420/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/210 - 420/210 = 42 - 420/210 = -378/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/5
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