Subtract 10/84 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 10/84
4/2 - 10/84 is 79/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
4/2 = 4 × 42/2 × 42 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
10/84 = 10 × 1/84 × 1 = 10/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 10/84 = 168 - 10/84 = 158/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/42
- In mixed form: 137/42
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