Subtract 3/42 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 3/42
42/10 - 3/42 is 289/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
42/10 = 42 × 21/10 × 21 = 882/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/210 - 15/210 = 882 - 15/210 = 867/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/70
- In mixed form: 49/70
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