Subtract 72/10 from 2/42
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 7 2/10
2/42 - 72/10 is -751/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
72/10 = 72 × 21/10 × 21 = 1512/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/210 - 1512/210 = 10 - 1512/210 = -1502/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -751/105
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