Subtract 10/28 from 42/14
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 10/28
42/14 - 10/28 is 37/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
42/14 = 42 × 2/14 × 2 = 84/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
10/28 = 10 × 1/28 × 1 = 10/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/28 - 10/28 = 84 - 10/28 = 74/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/14
- In mixed form: 29/14
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