Subtract 28/6 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 4 4/6
42/10 - 28/6 is -7/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
42/10 = 42 × 3/10 × 3 = 126/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
28/6 = 28 × 5/6 × 5 = 140/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/30 - 140/30 = 126 - 140/30 = -14/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/15
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